The science of snowflakes: See how they form and why no two are ever alike
Snow is made up of trillions of tiny ice crystals to make snowflakes, with not one alike. Here's how they form.
What are fractals? New exhibit at this Oregon museum explains these ‘trippy’ patterns
Fractals, or repeating patterns, can be found in the tiniest ice crystal to pinecones and aspen leaves. The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, invites visitors to explore and experience "Patterns at ...
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Have You Seen This? Frozen soap bubble forms beautiful crystals
If you don't love today's frigid forecast, here's a reminder that beauty can be found in the harshness of winter.
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Lesson 2.4: Changing State—Freezing
In ice, water molecules are arranged in a repeating pattern that gives ice its crystal structure. Even though ice is at 0 °C, the molecules still vibrate. After freezing, the water molecules are ...
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High Desert Museum invites visitors to explore the colorful patterns of nature in new, original exhibition
Fractals in Nature' exhibit opens Saturday BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Nature is alive with a special type of pattern called ...
Curiosity rover captures rare iridescent noctilucent clouds on mars
The clouds, composed of carbon dioxide ice crystals, glow in shades of red, green, and pearlescent hues in the martian ...
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Why are all snowflakes unique?
Image caption, From a single ice crystal, these amazing patterns form according to different weather conditions. Snowflakes are renowned for their uniqueness. No matter how many billions of them ...
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'Iridescent' clouds on Mars captured in Martian twilight in stunning NASA rover images (video)
"I'll always remember the first time I saw those iridescent clouds and was sure at first it was some color artifact." ...