Rainbows seem to defy nature, but they're really pretty simple when it comes down to it. Turns out it's just light reacting to water droplets in the air. But they sure do look cool. Learn all about how rainbows are formed in today's episode.
Jan 2024
Snoop and Sniffy Presents: Rainbow Surfers
Looking for another exciting GoKidGo show to start your year off right? Then look no further! When Clancy and friends stumble upon a magical portal, they ride a radiant rainbow straight into Lumino City—a land bursting with light, color, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Per ... Show More
9m 42s
Jun 2021
The Rainbow Warrior: When France Bombed Greenpeace
<p>In July of 1985, Greenpeace sent a ship named the Rainbow Warrior to New Zealand, then to Moruroa to monitor controversial French nuclear tests in the area. However, the Rainbow Warrior never made it out of New Zealand -- instead, terrorists sank it. At least, that was the off ... Show More
56m 47s
Dec 2020
Listener Mail: Weather Modification, the Denver Airport and a Bizarre Leap through Time
<p>A meteorologist writes in to break down the (very real) science of cloud seeding, as well as chiming in on Ben's dream of lightning achieving sentience. A listener provides updates on the bizarre art of the Denver airport. In a moment straight out of the Twilight Zone, a man f ... Show More
44m 46s
Mar 2022
Things You Thought You Knew – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
<p>Is anything at the end of the rainbow? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down how rainbows work, the history behind zero, and what Zoom calls and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity have in common.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or li ... Show More
43m 57s