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.

The vivid blue color of morpho butterflies doesn’t come from pigment but from tiny nanostructures on their wings that bend and reflect light. In a recent study, scientists designed a thin film with a ...

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 ...