Snowflake Structure, Formation and Energy Possibilities
The humidity and temperature-dependent formation of snowflakes and other ice crystals, a structural formation chart, and how snowflakes are inspiring a small part of nuclear fusion research, via Budding Scientists.
Previously: Don’t miss this time-lapse video of ice crystals grown on the tip of a needle, and these gorgeous lab-grown snowflakes!
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Cinderella’s Ball, This Time With Pendulums
One of the coolest videos you will see all week, featuring dancing pendulums. Constructed by Harvard’s Natural Science Demonstration team, Robert Krulwich has the skinny on how they dance and where to see more videos at the link.
Source: NPR
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