X-Ray Diffraction by Cubic Ice (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption Researchers created ice crystals with a near-perfect cubic arrangement of water molecules, in order to better understand how high-altitude ice clouds interact with sunlight and the atmosphere. In this X-ray diffraction image, the ice crystals have scattered X-rays to create concentric rings, which are a fingerprint of the molecular arrangement within the crystals. Credit Image courtesy of The Ohio State University. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.