Snowflakes Guide

Article by, Adrian Vatchinsky

So I figured since Fall semester is around the corner what way to better get in the mood for the upcoming freeze fest that is NYC during winter then post a guide about snowflakes! (Well ok, I will admit I may be a bit premature with this one...)

In any case, here is a quick primer from CalTech on what snowflakes are, the physics behind them, and well probably more information than anyone should know regarding snowflakes!

Sounds of the Solar System

Article by, Adrian Vatchinsky

Ever wonder what the planets and objects around us sound like? Well even if you didn't here is your chance to check them out. Although these are not real sounds which we can hear with our ears but instead are sounds derived from data gathered by the Voyager spacecrafts, the noises are none the less amazing and even haunting at certain points.

For a more detailed explanation check out below (or the following link) which contains sound samples recorded by the University of Iowa with explanations as to how the sounds arise!

Scale of the Universe

Article by, Adrian Vatchinsky

The Universe is really pretty varied. From distances which make a flight from New York to Tokyo seem like a blink of the eye to particles that make an ant into a giant, there just is such a range sizes around us!

This website is more of a tool to help people put things in perspective and realize just how small....and yet giant we all are.

Scale of the Universe

(Plus it has some soothing music to help you contemplate on the size of an egg)