In northern communities, seasonal snow plays a central role in day-to-day activities. For some, it means a day off from school. For others, it’s a signal that skiing season is starting. Or maybe it’s ...

A unique laboratory at Michigan Tech captured microscopic photography of snowflakes in a demonstration of the lab's high-powered scanning electron microscope. The Applied Chemical and Morphological ...

The phrase "no two snowflakes are exactly alike" sparks wonder in the hearts of children everywhere — but what does science say about this oft-repeated truism? In short, that scale matters when making ...

At this time of year, everything seems to be decorated with some kind of seasonal design – trees, holly, jolly Santas and so on. One shape you often see is a snowflake. Yes, they are beautiful and ...