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We all grew up hearing that each snowflake is unique, but Moscow-based Alexey Kljatov's macrophotography of snowflakes makes your realize the mind-blowing complexity of these crystalline marvels.
Next time you catch a snowflake on your tongue, think about how geometry, meteorology and the quirky properties of water molecules have conspired to create one of nature’s most spectacular set ...
There is a range of shapes in these snowflake drawings, from organic snowflake shapes to more geometric, sharp snowflakes. Some of them even look like mysterious symbols.
Snow crystals resting on spikelets of a grass. Almost 400 years ago astronomer Johannes Kepler, famous for formulating the geometric laws describing the movements of planets, wondered, "Why is it ...
While much of the world had their eyes on U.S. Bank Stadium for the Super Bowl this past Sunday, Beck was less than a mile a half away at Target Field working away on his intricate geometric display.
Previous attempts to model snowflakes using a similar approach could not reproduce both growth characteristics. "Our team is the first to do both faceted and dendritic growth, using basic ...
Check out this simple and creative winter craft to add a festive touch to your Christmas decor! In this easy tutorial, you’ll learn how to turn paper towel rolls into stunning geometric ...
Nature is home to perfectly formed shapes and vibrant colors. When seen up close, snowflakes have incredibly perfect geometric shapes. Circles are found in tree stumps and oceans, while straight ...
One activity was to make a geometric snowflake, another was to make some cold snow as an endothermic reaction and the third included a packet of hot chocolate with marshmallows and chocolate chips.