Peacock feathers are greatly admired for their bright iridescent colors, but it turns out they can also emit laser light when dyed multiple times, according to a paper published in the journal ...

To prevent use of traditional dyes that pollute streams and rivers, researchers in China have developed a non-polluting method to colour textiles using 3D colloidal crystals. Inspired by the dazzling ...

Structural color, which is the foundation that makes things like a peacock's tail feathers appear iridescent, has been an area of study for scientists as they try to adapt it for use in everyday ...