Rising temperatures can dull the brilliant color of blue Morpho butterflies, potentially changing how predators and mates see ...

Blue morpho butterflies have captivated the human eye for centuries. We even have one as an emoji on our phones. In a recent ...

Butterflies have long captured our attention due to their amazing color diversity. But why are they so colorful? A new publication led by researchers from Sweden and Germany suggests that female ...

Engineered mutant butterflies give a glimpse deep into the genetic roots of wing patterns, an international team reported Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The authors of ...

Monarch butterflies are thought of as one of the most colorful New England butterflies. A visit to Weston’s fields or meadows in summer would often guarantee you an opportunity to see this stunning ...

Researchers take inspiration from nature to find longer lasting, safer colors for cosmetics, food coatings, and paints.

You’ve heard of disappearing ink. Now get ready for suddenly appearing ink. Using a clear liquid, researchers can print a full rainbow of colors on transparent surfaces. The trick is printing the ...

Butterflies have long captured our attention due to their amazing color diversity. But why are they so colorful? A new publication led by researchers from Sweden and Germany suggests that female ...