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 ...
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Monarch butterflies’ signature color patterns could inspire better drone design

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Monarch butterflies in Eastern North America complete one of the ...
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11 trendy old-world wallpaper patterns (& the best way to style them)

From patterns inspired by antique paintings to prints with French cottage vibes, our old-world wallpaper ideas can work in ...
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Nanostructured material changes color and texture like an octopus

Researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering potential ...
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How animals get their skin patterns is a matter of physics

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Patterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog color patches, serve various biological functions, including temperature ...
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Study: Dinosaurs' color patterns reveal habitat preferences

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 15 (UPI) --Until recently, colors used in renderings of dinosaurs were simply an artist's best guess. New technologies and the discovery of preserved dino pigments have allowed ...
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Home Reimagined's Vern Yip breaks down color, pattern, and texture on Live with Kelly and Mark

Vern Yip of Home Reimagined demonstrates how to use color, pattern, and texture step by step during a design segment on Live with Kelly and Mark ...
Smithsonian Magazine

What Butterflies’ Colorful Wing Patterns Can Teach Us About Evolution

Heliconius charithonia is one of the species of butterflies whose wing patterns scientists scrutinized to better understand the evolutionary process. This butterfly is wild-type; the genetically ...