Marilyn Monroe sang that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but a new study suggests that a love of crystals is a universal ...

Aden Kahr Humans have long been fascinated by crystals. Archaeological evidence suggests our ancestors have treasured small quartz and calcite stones for at least 780,000 years, often bringing them ...

Whether it’s the mystical allure, the hidden geology, or the simple fact that they look cool, crystals have always fascinated ...

They gave quartz, calcite and other types of crystals to chimpanzees in a rehabilitation center. The apes responded with great interest, and the researchers ended up needing to trade large amounts of ...

Crystals have been found along human remains in several archeological dig sites. Primates of all stripes really love their ...

Crystals have repeatedly been found at archaeological sites alongside Homo remains. Evidence shows that hominins have been collecting these stones for as long as 780,000 years. Yet, we know that our ...

Scientists in Spain investigated which characteristics of crystals may have made them so fascinating to our ancestors.

Clear quartz crystals are among the minerals most commonly used by those who offer natural healing therapies. With that being said, you might ask yourself, "Can quartz crystals really heal, and if so, ...