Merry Christmas 2025: The hidden science behind snowflakes and why no two are ever the same
Published on: Dec. 20, 2025, 7 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Snowflakes drifting down on a winter day look like tiny miracles, each one resembling a frozen artwork sculpted by invisible hands, catching the light just right. Through the journey of life, we have seen snowflakes fall in their magical shapes in movies and cartoons on television.It is also popularly believed that no two snowflakes are identical, but how is that even possible?It's actually nature's own nanotechnology at work in the clouds. But what exactly happens in the process that gives these icy flakes their beautiful and unique hexagonal design? Let’s dig in to find out.
