Welcome to another enlightening episode of "The Short Answer" presented by ScienceABC! In this episode, we delve into the mesmerizing world of rainbows to answer the question: "How many different colors are present in a rainbow, and what causes us to not perceive all of these colors?"

Join us as we uncover the science behind this natural wonder, exploring the spectrum of colors from ultra-violet to infrared. We’ll discuss why we can’t see all the colors present in a rainbow and how our eyes and brain work together to decode the vibrant hues we do see. We will also touch upon intriguing aspects such as why some colors like pink and brown don't appear in rainbows, the role of rods and cones in color perception, and how color blindness affects the way individuals view rainbows.

Tune in to discover the fascinating interplay of light, color, and human biology that makes rainbows one of nature's most beautiful spectacles!

Music Credits:

Romantic by danyvin https://elements.envato.com/romantic-TRZ8ADG

Sentimental by danyvin https://elements.envato.com/sentimental-6VED98W

Emotional by danyvin https://elements.envato.com/emotional-CPE56ZQ

Love Story by danyvin https://elements.envato.com/love-story-7JKY8AP

References:

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/rods-and-cones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectral_color

Original Article Link:

https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/what-how-many-colors-of-rainbow-pink.html

Voice Over Artist:

John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )

Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io

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