The science of snowflakes with Brian Cox<br />How do snowflakes form? Why do they have six sides? Is it true that each snowflakes is unique? Here's some serious snowflake trivia courtesy of physicist Prof Brian Cox.<br /><br />Made by Studio Panda with paper artwork by Sam Pierpoint, in partnership with the @royalsociety <br /><br />Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav<br /><br />0:00 What is a snowflake?<br />0:30 How snowflakes are made - and why no two snowflakes are the same<br />1:18 Johannes Kepler asks: Why do snowflakes always have six sides?<br />2:19 Different snowflake shapes<br />2:44 Snowflake photography and how to take the perfect shot<br />3:14 Snowflakes and symmetry<br />3:37 Snowflakes aren't actually white!<br />3:50 Snowflakes and the Universe<br /><br />Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav<br /><br />____________________________<br />Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.<br /><br />Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. <br /><br />So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! https://bbc.in/2F6ipav<br /> <br />Visit our website to see all of our videos: https://www.bbc.com/ideas
