Snowflakes Come In 35 Different Shapes, Scientists Say

Each snowflake may not be so unique after all. While no one snowflake is exactly the same as another on a molecular level, it turns out that all snowflakes fall into one of 35 different shapes, researchers say. Just take a look at this infographic of the different snowflake shapes from chemistry teacher Andy Brunnin, who authors the blog Compound Interest: (Story continues below infographic.) The graphic uses data from the global classification of snow crystals, ice crystals, and solid precipita...