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Why do peacock feathers shimmer? How can a blue jay be blue with no blue pigment? In this episode, we uncover the magic of iridescence and structural colour. From bird feathers to beetle shells and butterfly wings, this is a poetic science adventure for

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Why do peacock feathers shimmer? How can a blue jay be blue with no blue pigment? In this episode, we uncover the magic of iridescence and structural colour. From bird feathers to beetle shells and butterfly wings, this is a poetic science adventure for curious kids and their grown-ups.

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Curiosity Chronicles is part of a larger world of wonder: Curiosity Club, a nature-infused subscription for children (arcanaliving.com/curiosityclub), and Arcana, a collection of heritage homeware celebrating the beauty of the natural world. To explore more, visit arcanaliving.com

Episode ID: 1000709381411

GUID: 3747f32a-f9f7-47b9-9d2a-2bbb5b0bb604

Release Date: 22/05/2025, 06:00:00

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The hidden science of everyday nature: wonder-filled listening for curious kids. Discover the secrets woven into the world around you, from the shimmering magic of iridescent feathers to the underground conversations of trees. Curiosity Chronicles is a quiet invitation to pause, wonder, and see the familiar through fresh eyes. Hosted by Ria Mishaal, a scientist, artist, and storyteller. Each fornightly short episode blends science, story, and sound to bring the marvels of nature to life.

Curiosity Chronicles is part of a larger world of wonder: Curiosity Club, a nature-infused subscription for children (arcanaliving.com/curiosityclub), and Arcana, a collection of heritage homeware celebrating the beauty of the natural world. To explore more, visit arcanaliving.com

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