Scientists just made the first time crystal you can see

Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created the first time crystal that humans can actually see, using liquid crystals that swirl into never-ending patterns when illuminated by light. This breakthrough builds on Nobel laureate Frank Wilczeks 2012 theory of time crystals-structures that move forever in repeating cycles, like a perpetual motion machine or looping GIF. Under the microscope, these crystals form colorful, striped patterns that dance endlessly, opening possibilities ...