Do The Robot!

A little something I came across during Pi Day. One of the optical effects exhibits at the Exploratorium features toy robots, mirrors, and a spinning table. You wish your old flip books were this cool.

How Many Colors Can We See?

More than you’d think, less than you’d hope. SciShow breaks it down.

What Is The Speed of Dark?

What’s faster, light or dark? VSauce breaks it down.

How Far Can Legolas See?

Legolas may be a ridiculously pretty fellow with insane archery skills, but his vision isn’t quite as good as he lets on. MinutePhysics breaks it down.

Over The Rainbow: How Double Rainbows Form

Double rainbows! What do they mean?! SciShow brings in LeVar Burton – he of Star Trek and Reading Rainbow fame – to explain. Speaking of which, there was a Kickstarter for the development of Reading Rainbow app launched earlier this week, which has since reached its goal! Now everyone (including kids, most importantly!) will get another chance to enjoy one of the best educational programs in the last three decades.

What Is The Resolution Of The Eye?

VSauce shows why your HD television might be overrated.

How Modern Light Bulbs Work

MinutePhysics sheds some light on the subject.

Light Island

Because sometimes the best science lessons are hands-on. This is one of many displays at the Exploratorium at Pier 15 in San Francisco.

Claude Monet’s Ultraviolet Eye

What happens when one of the greatest artists in history gets cataracts and removes one of his lenses? A messy, colorful vision unlike anything we’re used to. It’s Okay To Be Smart gives us a glimpse.