Upcoming Talk: The Secret Science of Color

Wednesday, May 21st |  19:00 | Killians Irish Pub, Nuremberg

Why do peacocks shimmer? Why did rainbows used to have only three colors? And what does beer have to do with pigments?

Join us for a colorful evening where science meets history, art, and nature. In this engaging talk, Dr. Giulia Magnabosco will take us on a journey through 100,000 years of human fascination with color – from ancient pigments and Aristotle’s theories to Newton’s game-changing prism experiments.

We’ll explore how animals like butterflies and beetles use nanostructures, not dyes, to shine with brilliant, unfading colors – and how researchers today are mimicking these tricks of nature to create sustainable, long-lasting color and even pollution-detecting materials.

Expect fun facts, surprising science, and a splash of beer-related color chemistry – all in the cozy setting of Killians Irish Pub. Whether you’re into science, design, or just enjoy a good story over a drink, this one’s for you.

No registration needed – just drop in and grab a drink!