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Blue: A Scientist's Search for Nature's Rarest Colour

Blue: A Scientist's Search for Nature's Rarest Colour

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The author's journey to find and understand blue takes him to various places, including a gene-splicing laboratory in Japan, a volcanic lake in Oregon, and Brandenburg, Germany. Blue is a rare color in nature, but it has a significant place in our culture.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 22 June 2021
\n Publisher: The Experiment LLC
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Blue is a captivating hue that captivates our imagination and sparks our curiosity. It is a rare color in nature, with only a few living organisms exhibiting it naturally. From the mesmerizing morpho butterflies in the lush rainforests to the vibrant blue jays gracefully fluttering by our windows, the majority of blue creatures employ clever tricks of physics or intricate chemistry to achieve their enchanting blue appearance. Even the breathtaking blue sky above us is a testament to the wonders of light manipulation. Despite its elusive nature, blue holds a profound significance in our lives. Science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt has been captivated by blue since his childhood, and his journey to unravel its mysteries takes him to fascinating destinations. From the cutting-edge gene-splicing laboratories in Japan to the serene volcanic lakes in Oregon and the historic sanctuary of Brandenburg, Germany, where the last Spix's macaws reside, Kupferschmidt explores the diverse tapestry of blue. From the depths of underground, where blue minerals emerge as magnificent crystals, to the vast expanses of space, where satellites marvel at our blue planet, blue unveils its captivating stories wherever it is found.

\n Weight: 548g\n
Dimension: 145 x 220 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781615197521\n \n

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