StarTalk Radio Things You Thought You Knew – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
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Mar 15, 2022 Can anything really be found at the end of a rainbow? Dive into the science behind rainbows and discover how individual perceptions shape our understanding. Unravel the mystique of zero and its revolutionary impact on mathematics, along with its fascinating historical journey. Explore the quirky connections between Einstein's Theory of Relativity, time, space, and our modern-day Zoom interactions, all packed with humor and insightful revelations. It's a colorful blend of science and life that challenges what you thought you knew!
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Rainbow Disagreement
- Neil deGrasse Tyson tells a story about a couple's disagreement over a rainbow.
- Their differing reactions foreshadowed their breakup, highlighting the universal appeal of rainbows.
Newton's Prism Experiment
- Isaac Newton's experiment with prisms proved that white light comprises all rainbow colors.
- This insight revolutionized the understanding of light and color perception.
Rainbows' Subjectivity
- Rainbows are not physical objects but optical phenomena unique to each observer.
- The light enters the raindrops and exits at specific angles into the observer's eyes.