Join us on an exhilarating journey as we embark on a crystal hunting adventure in the picturesque mountains of Switzerland.

This new series of photographs captures the vastness of Earth in ancient rock formations, natural weathering, tiny crystals, ...

Editor’s note: This story first published on Dec. 1, 2017. Full of wonder with its showcase of colorful crystal formations, Ohio Caverns is a hidden treasure in West Liberty. Here are five things to ...

Above: A hexagonal (six-sided) snow crystal, classified as a stellar dendrite. This crystal was photographed with an Olympus TG-6 camera after it landed on the sleeve of the authors fleece jacket.

When materials reach extremely small size scales, strange things begin to happen. One of those phenomena is the formation of mesocrystals. Despite being composed of separate individual crystals, ...

Nature is often the world's most patient artist, carving landscapes that defy imagination. While we frequently marvel at man-made monuments, the natural rock formations scattered across our globe tell ...

Exploring Utah • A little-known natural wonder with a complicated past is growing as a West Desert destination. Gandy • The walls of Crystal Ball Cave sparkle with an ancient fragility that belies the ...

In nature, tiny crystals known as nanocrystals are formed slowly over many years. Rocks and minerals react with air, water, and carbon dioxide in a process called chemical weathering. These reactions ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.View full ...