What's the Science of Invisibility?
From Part-Time Genius by iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope
August 7, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3
About this episode
This episode explores the science behind invisibility, including how different creatures perceive light and remain undetectable.
Sure, invisibility is about Harry Potter cloaks and invisible inks. But it’s so much more than that, too! From the way butterflies see a secret world of light that humans can’t, to the reason polar bears are completely undetectable to infrared cameras, th
Topics covered
- invisibility
- science
- polar bears
- butterflies
- light perception
Keywords
- invisibility
- science
- polar bears
- butterflies
- infrared cameras
- light
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iHeartPodcasts, Kaleidoscope
Books & works: Harry Potter
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