How Can You Put a Rainbow in a Science Kit?
February 3rd, 2010 // 3:44 pm @ admin
We live in a very curious world; One that is recreating itself at the atomic level every second we breath. Our bodies are changing out cells with new ones, photosynthesis occurs in tree leaves to replenish oxygen in our atmosphere, and somewhere, right at this very moment, a child is marveling a rainbow. [...]
Category : Blog & Science Kits
Manipulate Light Like No Other Human Can With Photonic Crystals & Opal
February 2nd, 2010 // 4:41 am @ admin
It has long been theorized that the hidden mysteries found in gemstone opal could ultimately unlock a revolution in the computer chip world known as quantum computing. Recently a new chemistry project developed by NanoScienceKits.org has been introduced in a simple format that can be conducted by both scientists and novices alike. But first, [...]
Category : Blog
What Does a $200,000 Butterfly Wing & Photonic Crystals Have in Common?
January 28th, 2010 // 10:19 am @ admin
The Morpho butterfly has long been a fascination to scientists around the world. The dark blue hues of its wings are striking to anyone who has the good fortune to see one of these delicate creatures. This color however, is not generated from pigment. Nearly all colors that are produced in nature [...]
Category : Blog & Nanotechnology
A Surprising Little Trick to Get the Right Color From Your Photonic Crystals
January 26th, 2010 // 3:06 pm @ admin
How do your opal crystals look?
Here at NanoScienceKits.org, we have a really good lesson learned nugget to pass on.
When you set your opal science kit into motion and begin to watch your photonic spheres settle and the opal crystals start to grow in the bottom, it is really important to use the right light to [...]