Rainbows have been capturing human imagination FOR-EVAH! With summer rainstorms come the opportunity to spy a rainbow in the late afternoons when conditions are just right, sparking imagination and priming curiosity about rainbows. If you’re a fan of rainbows, you already know the sense of awe that arises from within when one grace the summer sky. But what if you understood the science behind rainbows, knew various stories and myths behind rainbows, and how they have inspired art and imagination in the humanities? Today’s self-directed learning module takes these points of entry. It leads us “somewhere over the rainbow” into a better understanding of the magic of rainbows while supporting studies in meteorology, physics, science, and history.
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Sunscreen traces a path from early sun-protective practices to the chemistry of modern formulas. Ancient methods—using minerals, oils, or shade—reflect a long-standing attention to sunlight
