This astronaut photo shows the Isles of Scilly off the Cornish coast. The pale turquoise waters mark shallow reefs and shoals between the islands while blues reveal deeper waters surrounding Keep reading
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Diffraction
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
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