Welcome to Spectacular Science, a science podcast for curious people! Join our enthusiastic host Akshay Jayaraman as he embarks on fascinating explorations into the world of science. From the mysteries of the universe to the wonders of the microscopic world, he uncovers the science all around us. Get ready for an exciting journey filled with engaging interviews with expert scientists, and mind-blowing topics that will leave you in awe. Whether it's discovering the science behind amazing natural phenomena, discovering the forces that shape our planet, or exploring the inner workings of the human body, Spectacular Science has it all.
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Welcome to Spectacular Science, a science podcast for curious people! Join our enthusiastic host Akshay Jayaraman as he embarks on fascinating explorations into the world of science. From the mysteries of the universe to the wonders of the microscopic world, he uncovers the science all around us. Get ready for an exciting journey filled with engaging interviews with expert scientists, and mind-blowing topics that will leave you in awe. Whether it's discovering the science behind amazing natural phenomena, discovering the forces that shape our planet, or exploring the inner workings of the human body, Spectacular Science has it all.
Why Green Means Go – The Science of Traffic Lights
Spectacular Science
8 minutes 55 seconds
1 year ago
Why Green Means Go – The Science of Traffic Lights
Green is universally seen as the color for “go”, but why? What is the science behind green being such a universal “go” color? Why do traffic lights around the world use green? And why do other colors, such as red and yellow, mean certain things to humans? What’s so special about these colors? In this episode, I will take you into the science of color psychology, the science of the visible light spectrum, and what these colors really mean.
Here’s an article! It is called “The Visible Light Spectrum” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/visible-light-spectrum/)
Here’s an activity! It is called “Observing Colors Around You!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/11/observing-colors-activity/)
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Spectacular Science
Welcome to Spectacular Science, a science podcast for curious people! Join our enthusiastic host Akshay Jayaraman as he embarks on fascinating explorations into the world of science. From the mysteries of the universe to the wonders of the microscopic world, he uncovers the science all around us. Get ready for an exciting journey filled with engaging interviews with expert scientists, and mind-blowing topics that will leave you in awe. Whether it's discovering the science behind amazing natural phenomena, discovering the forces that shape our planet, or exploring the inner workings of the human body, Spectacular Science has it all.
