Flexible material mimics octopus skin with nanoscale color and texture transformations

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Many roles of color patterns in black swallowtail butterflies

The colors and patterns of black swallowtails reveal the diversity of evolutionary dynamics acting on the sexes and the various life-history stages Six species of swallowtail butterflies occur locally ...
Popular Science

Monarch butterflies’ signature color patterns could inspire better drone design

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Monarch butterflies in Eastern North America complete one of the ...
House Digest on MSN

This Viral Home Is Full Of Pattern & Color (How To Embrace It Yourself)

Real interior designs go viral because they tap into trends that people want to implement in their homes. Such is the case ...
ZME Science on MSN

Scientists Built an Artificial Skin That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...
Daily Camera

Natural Selections: Many roles of color patterns in black swallowtail butterflies

Six species of swallowtail butterflies occur locally, and they combine yellow, black, orange, blue and red in several diverse patterns that invariably catch the eye. We can marvel at them, but our ...