Spanish researchers conducted a series of experiments at a sanctuary near Madrid: presenting crystals to chimpanzees. The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, could shed light on ...

Chimpanzee experiments suggest early humans were likely fascinated by crystals because of their unique transparency and ...

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

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 ...

The researchers were hoping to understand whether our own species' long documented appreciation (bordering on obsession) with crystals ...

Download the experiment instructions HERE! Crystals form through a process called crystallization which is when a liquid solidifies into a highly structured solid. While crystals can form when liquid ...