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Arts
fromColossal
3 days ago

Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings by Chris Perani Layer Thousands of Images

Photographer Chris Perani captures microscopic details of insect wings using extreme macro photography, revealing iridescent colors and structural details invisible to the naked eye through precise multi-image stacking techniques.
Science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

MIT scientists move structural color beyond the lab

A handheld laser system called MorphoChrome paints programmable iridescent structural colors onto holographic photopolymer film for integration into flexible and rigid objects.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

What Does It Mean If Beef Is Iridescent, And Is It Safe To Eat? - Tasting Table

Iridescent sheen on whole cuts of beef is a natural, harmless light diffraction; iridescent ground beef can signal bacterial risk and warrants caution.
Science
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Peacock feathers can emit laser beams

Peacock feathers emit laser light when dyed multiple times, showcasing a biolaser cavity example in the animal kingdom.
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