ISpy Science
The Power of Science
At ISpy Nits, we harness the power of science to kill lice and nits. We see nits as an opportunity to teach kids about photonics and biofluorescence while breaking down the social stigma associated with nits. Knowledge is power when it comes to reducing stigma and understanding best practices.
What’s the Science?
At the heart of ISpy Glo-Powder is biofluorescence and photonics. Photonics is a branch of physics and technology that involves the study and application of light (photons). Biofluorescence is a fascinating natural phenomenon where an organism emits light after being exposed to another light source.
How It Works
Lice eggs contain proteins that can be excited by UV light to emit visible light. ISpy Glo-Powder binds to the egg sheath to intensify this effect. This occurs because UV light has a shorter wavelength than visible light. When it interacts with the bioluminescent proteins and the powder, it excites them to emit light perceivable to the human eye.
Introducing
ISpyNits Schools Education Programme
Knowledge is power when it comes to reducing stigma and understanding best practices. We’re passionate about educating young people and their families about the world of nits—there are so many things to know!
We offer educational programs for both younger and older students that cover a range of nit-related topics and are a whole lot of fun! Our programs aim to empower kids and families with knowledge, making the process of dealing with nits less stressful and more informed.
Introducing
Younger Age Groups
- Heads, shoulders, knees and toes; how do lice eat and move around?
- Where’s Nora? Camouflage 101
- Glow-in-the-dark science
- The world’s best superglue!
- Simple life cycle
Introducing
Older Age Groups
- The science of biofluorescence and photonics
- Evolve to survive (camouflage, respiration and food)
- Advanced life cycle
- Ancient civilisations - what can ancient nits tell us?
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What’s the science?
At the heart of ISpy Glo-powder is biofluorescence and photonics.
Photonics is a branch of physics and technology that involves the study and application of light (photons). Biofluorescence is a fascinating natural phenomenon where an organism emits light after being exposed to another a light source. In the case of nits, the lice eggs contain proteins which can be excited by UV light to give out some visible light.
ISpy Glo-powder binds to the egg sheath to intensify the effect - occurs because UV light has a shorter wavelength than visible light, and when it interacts with the bioluminescent proteins and the powder, it can excite them to emit light that is perceivable to the human eye.