Welcome to my physics category, where I explore the science behind fascinating natural phenomena. In this section, I’ll answer why the sky is blue at day and red and night. Further, I’ll explain the physics behind the scattering of light in Earth’s atmosphere and answer the question “How do rainbows form?”.
Inspired by this beautiful rainbow I saw at a waterfall in Dominica, a Caribbean Island, I decided to write a Christmas post about rainbows. The origin of rainbows is shrouded in legend in various cultures. The ancient Greeks believed that rainbows represent the goddess, Iris. In Chinese culture, a rainbow is an interface between earth …
I sometimes feel like the things we see often are the ones we rarely question. We are so used to seeing blue skies that we don’t ask ourselves why it isn’t green or pink. When we see a beautiful sunset, we are fascinated by its aesthetics. We probably don’t wonder why this ball of fire, …
Here in Guadeloupe, my friends and I are surfing a lot. I love the feeling you get while catching a wave and floating on the water over the ocean. For me, this is what freedom feels like. However, I wondered why waves that are so powerful to move the human body, aren´t commonly used for …
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