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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 11 MIN

Why Do Diamonds Sparkle with Rainbows?

from STEM with Dr. Owl · host Orbital Owl

🌈 Ziggy accuses a crystal of being a "Rainbow Thief"! Why does a silver spoon just look shiny, but a diamond sparkles with red, blue, and green? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and our robot friend as they solve the mystery using "light spaghetti" and tennis balls to explain how light bounces and bends. 👉 Parents, sign up for our email list to get useful science materials and fun activities at orbitalowl.com! Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.B – Electromagnetic Radiation (Light Reflection and Refraction).

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