All articles tagged with #iridescence
Peacock feathers can emit laser light when dyed multiple times, representing the first known biolaser cavity in the animal kingdom, with their iridescent colors arising from natural photonic crystal structures that could inspire new materials and technologies.
Researchers have discovered 48-million-year-old daddy longlegs fossils with their iridescent, metallic appearance intact in the Messel mine, Germany. This finding supports the classification of the Messel Pit as a subtropical to tropical forest habitat during that period. The iridescence is due to structural colors, a feature not previously seen in fossil harvestmen. The study highlights the ecological history and potential future reappearance of such species in Germany due to climate change.