Wave phenomena can sometimes be a little difficult to wrap one’s head around. In this video, Mike from The Point Studios explains wave diffraction and why opening a window can Keep reading
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Beach Cusps
This composite photo shows the arc of the sun over Lulworth Cove in England during the December solstice. The low sun angle reveals a distinctive circular diffraction pattern of waves Keep reading
Iridescent Clouds
Look up at the clouds on the right day and you may catch a glimpse of a rainbow-like phenomenon known as cloud iridescence. These colors occur when sunlight is diffracted Keep reading