What’s the difference between #fluorescence (like your light) and #phosphorescence (glow in the dark)? #physics #stem #science #light #laser | Rhett Allain

Can you trap your shadow? Using a sheet with glow-in-the-dark pigments, Museum Educator Jeannine explains the principle of phosphorescence, which occurs when materials absorb energy from light and release it slowly over time. By blocking the light with her body, she can leave behind a glowing silhouette or shadow! #Science #WomeninSTEM #ScienceExperiments #Optics | Museum of Science, Boston