Time crystals, a state of matter once thought physically impossible, could soon be on a banknote.

A team at CU Boulder has made a curious state of matter in which particles move constantly—like a clock with hands and gears ...

First theorized in 2012, researchers are beginning to find new ways to implement this mind-bending technology.

Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created the first time crystal that humans can actually see, using liquid crystals that swirl into never-ending patterns when illuminated by light ...

For the first time, a time crystal has been built that can be directly seen by human eyes, rippling in an array of neon-hued ...

Scientists have released a video showing the world's first ever 'visible time crystals' that continue to move and change shape over time.

That’s close to what physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created—a new kind of time crystal made from ...

University of Colorado Boulder physicists have created a “time crystal” visible to the human eye. Nobel laureate Frank ...

Imagine a clock that doesn’t have electricity, but its hands and gears spin on their own for all eternity. In a new study, ...

Katy has a BA in Humanities and Philosophy, with over 20 years of experience in online and print publishing. She was named the Association of British Science Writers' Editor of the Year in 2023. Over ...

Crystals might look simple, but their growth tells a far more complex and fascinating story. From grains of salt to diamonds, ...