Butterflies take flight as researchers create the world's lightest paint! University of Central Florida researcher Debashis Chanda has developed the world's lightest paint, inspired by butterflies.

Traditional paint gets it color from synthetic pigments, which fade over time and aren't very eco-friendly. There may soon be a better alternative, though, in the form of a paint which incorporates ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The exterior paint on a building is often a major factor in ...

The iridescent, silvery-blue hues seen on peacock feathers and butterfly wings aren't like most colors; they are created from nanoparticles that are smaller than wavelengths of visible light. And this ...