If you’ve ever been driving at night and caught a glimpse of a pedestrian wearing reflective material, you’ve likely marveled at just how well it reflects light. But what exactly makes these materials so reflective? Science Sunday has the answer. By breaking down the way reflective material works on a microscopic level, this Science Sunday offers fascinating insights into how the tiniest structures can make a huge difference in visibility and safety. Whether you’re a scientist or just someone curious about the world around you, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning about the incredible power of reflective materials.
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Aoife Ryle is the Education Programs Manager at the Connecticut Science Center. In addition to working with school groups, she works with our Teen Program, and shoots weekly science segments for WFSB. She has a degree in Bioengineering from the University of Maine and has a personal interest in the life sciences and engineering which makes bioengineering a perfect crossover.
Mark Dixon is a meteorologist on WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News and a host of the weekly Science Sunday segments with the Connecticut Science Center. He has been nominated for several Emmy awards for weather anchoring and has won awards from the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcaster’s Association and the American Meteorological Society.
