A group of Osaka University researchers has developed a novel design for daylight window panes inspired by the structure of the Morpho butterfly wings that shine in a brilliant blue. The pane design ...

Researchers developed a nanostructured light diffuser that provides balanced lighting by diffracting blue and red light, and can be cleaned by simple rinsing with water. The diffuser consists of cheap ...

There are more than 140,000 species of butterflies and moths in the world, fluttering on every continent except Antarctica. Their wings contain countless patterns and colors, providing critical tools ...

Design and diffused light for the anisotropic (left) and isotropic (right) Morpho-type diffusers. It has high optical functionalities and anti-fouling properties, which until now have not been ...

Morpho butterflies are a breed of Neotropical butterfly under the genus Morpho. This genus comprises an average of twenty-nine accepted species and one hundred forty-seven accepted subspecies. The ...

UC San Diego researchers are using the light-manipulating micro- and nanostructures on Morpho butterfly wings to assess the level of fibrosis in cancer biopsy samples. Researchers at the University of ...

at Stong National Museum of Play to figure out what most people's favorite butterfly is. The flash of brilliant blue from a Blue Morpho's wings is an instantly recognizable and widely admired feature ...

15:41, Tue, Sep 1, 2015 Updated: 15:52, Tue, Sep 1, 2015 The shimmering wings of one of the planet's most dazzling butterflies hold the answer to creating highly sensitive gas detectors. Giant Morpho ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A butterfly species equipped with tiny ears on its wings can distinguish between high and low ...

The Morpho Helenor Narcissus butterfly was declared this Thursday as a new national symbol of Costa Rica. The Bill of Law was promoted by the congresswoman Carmen Chan and, after being discussed in ...

'Morpho Mardi Gras' will kickoff the garden's grand re-opening on January 30th after a month full of maintenance and upkeep. Guests can submerge their senses with views of beautiful butterflies ...