Scientists Discover Strange New Crystal Formed by Nuclear Blast The article describes the discovery of a new and unusual type of crystal that was created by a nuclear explosion. The crystal's unique structure was formed from the intense heat and pressure of the blast. This finding provides new insights into the behavior of materials under extreme conditions. This post is for paid members only Become a paid member for unlimited ad-free access to articles, bonus podcast content, and more. Subscribe Sign up for free access to this post Free members get access to posts like this one along with an email round-up of our week's stories. Subscribe Already have an account? Sign in