In northern communities, seasonal snow plays a central role in day-to-day activities. For some, it means a day off from school. For others, it's a signal that skiing season is starting. Or maybe it's ...

When Dr. Thomas L. Clark, a.k.a. Dr. Snowflake, gets his hands on a piece of paper and a pair of scissors, amazing snowflakes emerge. Unlike origami, in which just folding paper yields amazing ...