Q&A: The science of snowflakes—how hexagonal symmetry and environmental changes create endless designs
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In the iconic “Sound of Music” score, “My Favorite Things,” a young Julie Andrews lists snowflakes as objects that bring her joy. While some people would rather avoid snowflakes and the slippery roads that accompany them, no one can deny the beauty and intricacy captured within these ephemeral shards of ice.