Beetle bling: Researchers discover optical secrets of 'metallic' beetles

Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Brilliant gold- (and silver-colored beetles have given optics researchers new insights into the way biology can recreate the appearance of some of nature's most precious metals, which in turn may allow researchers to produce new materials based on the natural properties found in the beetles' coloring.

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