August 25 marks the passing of Frederick William Herschel. Herschel was the German born English astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus. Find out what else occurred today in science history.| Science Notes and Projects
Learn about microwave radiation. Discover the definition, properties, sources, uses, and health effects of microwaves.| Science Notes and Projects
Learn what the electromagnetic spectrum is. Get the definition, diagram, and explanation of the different forms of electromagnetic radiation.| Science Notes and Projects
Learn about ultraviolet light, which is also known as UV light, ultraviolet radiation, or black light. See its categories and effects.| Science Notes and Projects
Learn what the photoelectric effect is, how it works, and why it’s important. Get examples, Einstein’s theory, and real-world applications.| Science Notes and Projects
Learn about Compton scattering or the Compton effect. Discover how it works and its formula, example problem, importance, and uses.| Science Notes and Projects
Learn what color the Sun is and why it appears different colors from Space, the Earth, and in photographs.| Science Notes and Projects
See the visible light spectrum wavelengths and colors. Learn about colors beyond the visible spectrum and how our eyes see them.| Science Notes and Projects
A simple equation relates wavelength to frequency. See examples converting between wavelength and frequency for light and sound.| Science Notes and Projects