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There are few things on this earth that are as recognizable and iconic as the snowflake. The whimsical and often very beautiful patterns have fascinated us for decades…and we often wonder, “causes a snowflake to the look the way it does?” The final shape of a snowflake tells you the journey it’s taken from inside the cloud, where it’s born, to landing on your shoulder. Although the most common term is “snowflake” scientists prefer to call them “snow crystals”. The process in wh …

My mom and I have different names for this same dessert. I call it a 'fruit galette', and she calls it a 'fruit crostata'. They are the same thing as far as we can tell, but we like to have something delicious to disagree about! Either way, it's a charming fruit pie/tart that doesn't require a special pie pan or any skill at making handsome artisanal crusts. Throughout the year we swap other delicious seasonal fruit into this versatile dough, such as figs, pears, peaches and blackberries, …

We all have that one person in our life that loves Science.They might be a Chemist, Biologist, or Botanist and they are passionate about what they do. This holiday season surprise them something they’ll love – and haven’t seen before. Finding interesting and affordable gifts ideas can be difficult.To help out in your holiday search, we found 5 gifts make your Christmas morning a little more science-y! Custom Periodic Table Element Name Key Chain - $15 We found this gem on Ets …

Check out these top holiday gift picks for gadget freaks! We've assembled a unique gift buying guide for the hard-to-please person in your life who has a soft spot for all things new and interesting: DIGI-note™ the talking sticky note!Brand new to the market, this little device is a voice recording "note pad" that eliminates the need for sticky notes. It is magnetic, so it sticks to the fridge if you want to leave a note for your family members, or you can just leave it on a desk of a cowork …

At CP Lab Safety we’re driven to make your workplace safe and environmentally sustainable. For decades, sticky notes have been the go-to method for leaving notes in the workplace and home. With the invention of DIGI-note, being wasteful with both time and paper will be a thing of the past. DIGI-note is an electronic device with the ability to record a 30 second voice message. Once the message is recorded, just tap the play button to listen. When the message is no longer ne …