The vivid blue color of morpho butterflies doesn’t come from pigment but from tiny nanostructures on their wings that bend and reflect light. In a recent study, scientists designed a thin film with a ...

A thin film designed to mimic butterfly wings could keep cars cooler when applied to their exterior. Their film is a few micrometres thick and has three layers. The top layer is made from a compound ...

For centuries, the dazzling colours and intricate wing designs of butterflies have fascinated people. These insects have an ...

Butterfly wings get their color in ways that almost feel impossible. Up close, each wing is made of countless tiny scales that either hold pigment or manipulate light. The oranges, reds, and browns ...