Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese researcher, claimed that water crystals could be influenced by thoughts, words, and music.

In his experiments, Dr. Emoto exposed water to various stimuli and then froze it to examine the resulting crystals. He found that water exposed to positive words, such as "love" and "gratitude," or to classical music formed more intricate and beautiful crystals. Water exposed to negative words or harsh music produced less-appealing crystals.

Dr. Emoto's work became popular, especially among people interested in positive thinking. His book The Hidden Messages in Water gained a following. However, his research has been widely criticized for lacking scientific rigor and reproducibility.

Critics point out issues with his methods, including observer bias and the inability to replicate his results under controlled conditions.

Despite the controversy, Dr. Emoto's work continues to spark interest in the idea that thoughts and energy could influence physical phenomena.

While his experiments are not scientifically validated, they raise questions about the power of positivity and our connection to the environment. To confirm his claims, more rigorous scientific studies would be required.