No two snowflakes are alike, but do all have one thing in common — perfect sixfold radial symmetry. It sounds complicated, but all that really means is if you divided any snowflake into six equal ...

Look closely at a snowflake, and you’ll observe a one-of-a-kind gossamer lattice, its growth influenced by ambient conditions like temperature and humidity. Turns out, this sort of intricate ...

IF you're looking for a cheap and cheerful way to keep your kids entertained this Christmas, making paper snowflakes could be the perfect winter tonic. Here's how to create the festive decorations in ...

Learn how to make crystal snowflake ornaments. They are a fun, simple holiday craft for all ages. With basic supplies and a ...

In London, where I live, you can forget about a white Christmas. The best I can hope for is a pitiful flurry of flakes. So, this year, I am on a mission to create my own snow. And not just any snow: ...

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Symmetry abounds in nature, often in its most beautiful forms. A perfect snowflake, a blooming sunflower, a light-harvesting complex from a bacterium—they all exhibit striking symmetry, crafted by ...