Snow is made of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful ...

Snowflakes are commonly considered delicate "winter beauties," but there is an interesting secret within the complexity of their designs. Their six-sided patterns predict weather, snowflakes are much ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's a statement almost as common in winter as "if it wasn't for the wind it wouldn't be so bad outside." That saying, no two snowflakes are alike. The question is then, is this ...

Aside from being cold, snowflakes are well-known for their unique shapes. New research illuminates how these lovely crystals fall to the ground. When the air is still snowflakes gently drift to the ...

A massive winter storm is moving across the eastern U.S., with snow, sleet, freezing rain or ice expected to affect at least ...

A few centuries back, advancements in the art of lens crafting and the innovations of unknown inventors led to the emergence of the microscope. Suddenly, people had a window into the microscopic world ...