Schematic demonstrates that without the effects of sedimentation, bouyancy and convection, new materials can grow larger faster and without the kind of defects that often arise on Earth.

Microgravity

Graphic for an article on growing crystals in space by researcher Debbie G. Senesky. Text editing and captions by Clara Moskowitz. Graphic by Jen Christiansen.

For more context, read the full article at Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-it-takes-to-grow-crystals-in-space/

Halophytes

Scents