The molecules of just about every other substance move closer together when they freeze. In ice, water molecules are arranged in a repeating pattern that gives ice its crystal structure. Even though ...

However, unlike a traditional crystal, which repeats a pattern across the physical dimension of space, a time crystal repeats a pattern of motion, rearranging its atoms in the same way over time ...

The new phase comes in the form of a pattern of electron spins—half of ... or "hot," hence the nickname of "half-ice, half-fire" given to it by the researchers. "Finding new states with exotic ...

With each show, Cirque du Soleil pushes the limits and takes artistry to another level. In its production “Crystal,” the company brings together acrobatic feats and ice skating. “Crystal” will visit ...