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Two crystalline materials together: kyanite (blue) embedded in quartz (white). Photo 12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

How do crystals form?

There are a lot of myths about crystals − for example, that they are magical rocks with healing powers. An earth scientist explains some of their amazing true science.
The romantic image of the writer doesn’t do justice to the tedious reality of churning out words, one after another. fcscafeine/iStock via Getty Images

The 5,000-year history of writer’s block

Since the earliest days of the written word, students and scholars have pleaded for help from higher powers, a sure sign that writing and frustration always have – and always will – go hand in hand.

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