Blue Is Pretty Special: How Nature Gets the Blues

The video explores the rarity and complexity of blue pigments in nature. It explains how blue is often achieved through structural color rather than pigments due to the difficulty in creating stable blue molecules. The video delves into the physics and biology behind color, focusing on molecular structures and energy levels. It discusses organic blue pigments, biliverdins, and their health implications, as well as plant pigments and chroma proteins. The video concludes by comparing structural and pigment colors, highlighting the challenges and evolutionary aspects of blue coloration.

Describe the process by which lobsters achieve their blue color.

Why is it easier for life to create molecules that absorb blue light rather than reflect it?

What challenges do plants face in stabilizing blue pigments?

How do structural colors differ from chemical colors in terms of stability?