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Inspired by Bird Feathers, This New ‘Ultrablack’ Fabric Absorbs Nearly All the Light That Hits It
Researchers took inspiration from the magnificent riflebird while developing a textile that reflects only about 0.13 percent ...
ZME Science on MSN
Scientists Create the Darkest Fabric Ever Made Inspired by a Bird-of-Paradise’s Feathers
A tropical bird’s feather structure inspires a new, wearable ultrablack fabric.
Few birds represent Minnesota winters as perfectly as the black-capped chickadee. Small, round, and endlessly cheerful, this ...
THE magnificent tail display of a peacock is one of nature's most recognisable spectacles, with their iridescent blue and ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN
For Some Male Pheasants, Love Really Is Blind. Their Elaborate Feathers That Impress Females Also Obstruct Their Vision
The adornments on the heads of male Lady Amherst’s and golden pheasants partially block their sight, according to new ...
TwistedSifter on MSN
Study shows that darker bird feathers weigh more than lighter ones, which may explain why most migratory birds are lighter in color
It is common to say that something is as light as a feather in order to mean that something doesn’t weigh much at all. A ...
“The light basically bounces back and forth between the fibrils, instead of reflecting back out—that’s what creates the ...
Just 20 days earlier, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig had exploded, killing 11 people and igniting one of the worst ...
Woodpeckers have extraordinarily long tongues to locate and capture various hard-to-reach insects living inside the wood of trees.
A new fabric inspired by the feathers of the magnificent riflebird — a type of bird of paradise — is the darkest ever created, according to its inventors.
The male Lady Amherst's pheasant knows how to put on a show when it comes to attracting mates. As well as elaborate courtship displays, they will unfurl their golden feathers to form a cape around ...
Outdoor Guide on MSN
Keep Birds Coming To Your Yard All Winter With A Simple Yard Feature
A helpful winter setup encourages regular bird visits by providing shelter and warmth when temperatures dip and natural spaces are harder to find outdoors.
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