Reflective Nanofilms Inspired by Butterfly Wings Create Vibrant Colors With Powerful Cooling Effects

Medicine & Technology Aug 04, 2023

A new film inspired by butterfly wings was developed by a group of scientists which has the ability to avoid the heating effect as light is absorbed by colored objects. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Butterflies Can Break Off Wing Tails Easily to Escape Predators, Study Suggests

Jun 16, 2022

Wing tails of butterflies not only serve as elegant adornments but also as means of survival from predators. Read on to learn more about why their tails evolved independently multiple times.

Butterfly Wing 3D Printed to Replicate Nanostructure Color

Feb 10, 2022

ETH Zurich developed a replica of the nanostructure color from the wings of the butterfly Cynandra opis.

Butterfly Wings: Why Do They Shimmer, Where Do Their Attractive Colors Come From?

Jan 13, 2022

A gene that determines if ultraviolet or UV iridescence is present and visible in the wings of butterflies has recently been identified by researchers at George Washington University in Washington, United States.

Peeking Into a Chrysalis: Stunning Video Reveals How Butterfly Wing Scales Grow During Metamorphosis

Nov 23, 2021

MIT engineers raised painted lady caterpillars and waited for them to pupate to see how butterfly wings form inside the chrysalis and shared its stunning transformation in a video.

Do Butterfly Wings Overheat Under the Sun?

Feb 28, 2020

As it turns out, the intricacy and detail of their wings protect them from overheating.