Purple is unique among colors as it is a non-spectral color, meaning it doesn't exist as a single wavelength of light like other colors in the visible spectrum. Instead, purple is perceived by our brains when both red and blue light are present, as it cannot be found in the natural spectrum of light. Historically, purple has been associated with royalty due to the rarity and difficulty of producing the dye from snails in ancient times.
Kobo is set to release its first color e-readers, the $149.99 Kobo Clara Colour and $219.99 Kobo Libra Colour, on April 30. The devices feature 6-inch and 7-inch screens, physical page-turn buttons, stylus compatibility, and E Ink's Kaleido 3 screen technology promising 4,096 colors. The new Kobos significantly undercut other color e-readers in price, with the Clara priced the same as Amazon's black-and-white Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon has yet to introduce a color Kindle e-reader, but its Paperwhite is due for a refresh.
Rakuten Kobo has unveiled its first color e-readers, the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Clara Colour, both featuring E Ink’s Kaleido color screen technology. The Kobo Libra Colour, priced at $219.99, offers physical page-turning buttons and compatibility with the Kobo Stylus 2, while the $149.99 Kobo Clara Colour boasts an improved processor and 16GB of storage. Additionally, Kobo introduced an upgraded black-and-white Kobo Clara BW for $129.99. All devices are available for preorder and are set to ship on April 30th.
Kobo has unveiled two new color ereaders, the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour, featuring E Ink Kaleido 3 technology, offering over 4,000 colors and writing capabilities. The Libra Colour, an upgraded version of the Kobo Libra 2, boasts a 7-inch screen, improved processing power, and a larger battery, priced at $219.99. The Clara Colour, a 6-inch mid-range option, is priced at $149.99. Additionally, Kobo introduced the Kobo Clara BW with the latest E Ink Carta 1300 screen tech. The devices are made from recycled plastics and are waterproof, with a repairability initiative in partnership with iFixit.
Scientists have discovered that the distinctive blue color of blueberries comes from tiny, randomly-arranged crystals in the fruit's waxy coating that scatter light, rather than from the fruit skin or pigmented juice. This finding opens up opportunities for sustainable and biocompatible blue coatings and colorants with potential applications in various industries. The researchers are now exploring ways to prepare and apply the wax for these new colorants.
Recent research using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope has revealed that Neptune is actually a greenish shade of blue, not the deep azure blue previously thought. The original images from NASA’s Voyager 2 mission were found to have inaccurately depicted the planet's color. The study also explained the color changes of Uranus throughout its orbit. This discovery provides a more accurate understanding of these distant planets and serves as a reminder to challenge and reimagine long-held conceptions.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcased the impressive "Manet/Degas" exhibition, along with Lauren Halsey's stunning rooftop installation. Other notable art shows included "Vertigo of Color" at the Met, an exhibition of Doyle Lane's vibrant ceramic weed pots at David Kordansky Gallery, Henry Taylor's retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the International African American Museum in Charleston. The year also saw the emergence of under-the-radar artists and thought-provoking exhibitions exploring war and its impact.
Astronomers have determined that the average color of the universe, when all colors are combined in proportion to their production, is a beige-ish white known as "Cosmic Latte." This color represents the average of the colors emitted by galaxies, which vary depending on the types of stars they contain. Galaxies with hot, bright stars have a blueish tinge, while galaxies with predominantly red stars have a red shade. The determination of the average color of the universe was made by averaging data from 200,000 galaxies. However, it is important to note that this color scheme is human-centric and may not be perceived the same way by extraterrestrial beings.
Mosquitoes are attracted to certain things, including the color of clothing. Dark colors like black, deep reds, and navy blue tend to stand out more against the background, making it easier for mosquitoes to spot when out hunting blood. Mosquitoes are also attracted to heat and the breath we exhale. To make yourself less attractive to these nasty bugs, opt for light colors like whites, pastels, or neutrals.
The Facebook group 'Minimalist Photography' invites people to share their works and has become a community of 285K members. Minimalist photography focuses on simplicity and limited compositional elements, and the subject of every photo takes on even greater importance. To make your own minimalist images, you have to be confident that the scenes that appeal to you will also appeal to others. Color—or the lack of it—can add focus, stir up drama, or even evoke serenity in minimalist photography.
A debate on Twitter about the color of the sun has led to the revelation that it is actually blue-green, according to NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. The reason it appears white to us is because our eyes can't process the actual color of the sun, which has enough of all the different colors in it and is so bright that it overwhelms our eyes. The debate was sparked by a tweet that went viral, with most people explaining why they thought the sun was red, orange, or yellow.
Twitter users have been debating the color of the sun, with most claiming it is either yellow or white. However, NASA says the sun is actually a blue-green color, but our eyes cannot handle seeing it, so we see it as yellow or white. The sun emits energy around 500 nm, which is close to blue-green on the visible light spectrum.
The color of the sun is a hotly debated topic, with some people insisting it has changed hues since their childhood. According to science, the sun appears white because it has enough of all the different colors in it and it's so bright that it's too difficult for our eyes to tell what color it is. The reason many people perceive a yellow tint has to do with how light is scattered. Color equals temperature when it comes to stars, and the sun is "somewhere in the middle, in this weird space where we can't perceive its color." The sun will eventually change hues in the very distant future, but that won't happen for at least 4 billion to 5 billion more years. People's perceptions of the sun's color can differ based on individual life experiences and backgrounds.
People on the internet are claiming that the Sun has changed color over the years, with some believing it used to be yellow and is now white. However, the Sun emits light containing all wavelengths, including all colors on the visible spectrum, making it appear white when viewed from above the atmosphere. When the Sun hits our atmosphere, light in the blue spectrum is scattered more efficiently than red light, making it appear slightly yellow. Pedants could call the Sun green as it emits most of its energy around 500 nm, which is close to blue-green light.
The Carolina Panthers will have a slightly different look this season as Nike has corrected the blue color of their uniforms to better match the team's blue. The jerseys will also feature a modified shoulder stripe for increased mobility. However, the team is not making any drastic re-designs or dropping silver from their color scheme. The updated jersey color will be revealed on draft night when the No. 1 overall pick holds one up on stage at the NFL Draft on April 27.
