Revealed: Stunning Sea Sapphire's Magic Trick

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 08:30 in Physics & Chemistry

The tiny, beautiful sea sapphire dazzles observers with its ability to turn various jewel-like colors - and become invisible. The Weizmann Institute's Prof. Lia Addadi, Prof. Steve Weiner, and others reveal how Sapphirinidae pulls off its magic trick, which could have applications such as adaptive reflective coatings and optical mirrors.

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