Q&A: The science of snowflakes—how hexagonal symmetry and environmental changes create endless designs

In the iconic "Sound of Music" score, "My Favorite Things," a young Julie Andrews lists snowflakes as objects that bring her ...
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How snowflakes form and why they're all unique

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Snow has been rare in the Charlotte area lately. In fact, last winter was the first time in Charlotte history that the Queen City didn't even have a trace of snow. So while we wait ...
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Here’s how snowflakes form

Jason wants to know how snowflakes form. Snow consists of clear or cloudy ice particles in the form of individual crystals, small pellets or flakes. Flakes are caused by the gathering together of ...
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Snowflakes aren't simple symbols, they're atmospheric diaries

It turns out those neat little snowflakes we've been drawing forever are kind of a lie-and the real ones are way more interesting. Snowflakes feel familiar. We see them on holiday cards, sweaters, ...