Time crystals, a collection of particles that "tick"—or move back and forth in repeating cycles—were first theorized and then ...

A strange form of matter called a time crystal has fascinated physicists for about a decade. These systems move in repeating ...

Researchers report the first observation of a new type of time crystal that seemingly defies Newton's Third Law of Motion.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Time crystals are quantum phases ...

When materials become just one atom thick, melting no longer follows the familiar rules. Instead of jumping straight from solid to liquid, an unusual in-between state emerges, where atomic positions ...