Butterfly wings inspire new technologies: from fabrics and cosmetics to sensors

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 14:31 in Biology & Nature

A new study has revealed that the stunning iridescent wings of the tropical blue Morpho butterfly could expand the range of innovative technologies. Scientific lessons learnt from these butterflies have already inspired designs of new displays, fabrics and cosmetics.

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