Category: Science for Lay People

01/03/2015 #blackandblue | #thedress | #whiteandgold | blue and black or white and gold | blue lighting | original dress | science behind dress color | the dress controversy | wave-length Feitosa-Santana

The Polemica do Vestido teaches: We see what we think!

If you prefer a short version, read  The dress color went viral. Everyone fussing over whether the dress is gold-and-white or blue-and-black. Caitlin McNeil, the owner of the dress and the photo that originated the discussion, has already revealed that the dress is blue-and-black, but the discussion doesn’t stop because now people want to understand […]

28/10/2013 Brazilian society | Claudio Fonteneles | Mr. M | Sao Paulo Armored Car | Sao Paulo kidnapping | SUDAN Scandal Feitosa-Santana

In “Manda Bala”: Jader Barbalho and Magrinho, 2 kidnappers from Brazil. Which is worse?

Manda Bala is a masterpiece. This documentary shows the criminal politician (sorry for the pleonasm), Jader Barbalho, who steals the dignity of millions of Brazilians and still manages to own all the communication networks in Pará and, thus, manipulate these same millions to continue voting for him. On the other side, the film shows the […]

11/09/2013 Hermeto Pascoal Feast of the Gods | Hermeto Pascoal Three Things | Shout Step Gesture | three things in the world | Three Things Mario Lago Feitosa-Santana

Three Things

Três coisas pra mim no mundo Valem bem mais do que o resto Pra defender qualquer delas Eu mostro o quanto que presto É o gesto, é o grito, é o passo É o grito, é o passo, é o gesto O gesto é a voz do proibido Escrita sem deixar traço Chama, ordena, empurra, […]

11/08/2013 @msichicago | chicago museum of science | chicago museum of science and industry | Isaac Newton Luz e Cor | john werner | MSI Chicago Mistakes | MSI Chicago Review in Português | Museu of Science and Industry Crítica | museum of science | Museum of Science Chicago Português | Museum of Science Chicago Problems | what is color Feitosa-Santana

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago: Crítica

According to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, “the color of an object is determined by its specific absorption and reflection wavelengths,” but this is not true. This erroneous definition is presented in the “Color Booth” which is part of the “Science Storms” Exhibition. Here are some explanations for why color is not exclusively […]