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What makes blueberries blue, and myth buster Adam Savage on science communication

Science Magazine Podcast

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The Mystery of Blueberries

This chapter explores the science behind the blue color of blueberries, revealing that it is actually the nano structures inside the wax coating that scatter more blue and UV light. The discussion delves into the concept of structural color and how it differs from pigmentation. The potential applications of using wax for artificial coloration are also explored.

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