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Why Do Diamonds Sparkle with Rainbows?
Episode 147

Why Do Diamonds Sparkle with Rainbows?

STEM with Dr. Owl

December 17, 202511m 3s

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Show Notes

🌈 Ziggy accuses a crystal of being a "Rainbow Thief"! Why does a silver spoon just look shiny, but a diamond sparkles with red, blue, and green? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and our robot friend as they solve the mystery using "light spaghetti" and tennis balls to explain how light bounces and bends.

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Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.B – Electromagnetic Radiation (Light Reflection and Refraction).