When it comes to complex physics, how do you communicate? Through poetry, of course.
Cosmos spoke to Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer about the photon, bringing attention to the many colours of our universe and the need for robust, poetic science communication.
Rachel recently wrote an article “A Short History of Light” for Cosmos Magazine issue 92, the article is accompanied by a free teachers’ resource on our Education platform.
Originally published by Cosmos as A science poet’s guide to the galaxy – Light
Lauren Fuge
Lauren Fuge is the deputy editor of Cosmos. She holds a BSc in physics from the University of Adelaide and a BA in English and creative writing from Flinders University.
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