Scientists have turned one of nature’s strangest visual tricks into a piece of wearable technology, crafting a textile so dark it swallows almost every photon that hits it. Inspired by the plumage of ...
Inspired by the feathers of a bird species whose plumage absorbs nearly all light, researchers at Cornell University have created a fabric that does the same. Their new material reflects only 0.13% of ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There is black, and then there is ultrablack. The shade defined as ...
Adult male magnificent riflebirds have ultrablack feathers covering most of their bodies. Paul Maury / Cornell Lab of Ornithology The magnificent riflebird has a striking appearance. Adult males of ...