November 13, 2024 at 4:05 AM
It would be waaaay cooler if peacocks could use their actual eyes for lasers. #Ornithology #StructuralColor
Peacocks have a secret hidden in their brightly colored tail feathers: tiny reflective structures that can amplify light into a laser beam. scim.ag/3UEM2oQ
Peacock feathers can be lasers
Tail feathers can emit narrow beams of light, a first in the animal kingdom
scim.ag
July 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
It would be waaaay cooler if peacocks could use their actual eyes for lasers. #Ornithology #StructuralColor
Congratulations to Dr. Xiaowen Wu on being awarded an Alexander von #Humboldt Postdoctoral #Fellowship ( @humboldt-foundation.de ) for the project:
“ #Polypeptides: A New #Biomaterial for Scalable Structurally Coloured #Materials.”
He joins @vignolinilab.bsky.social
#structuralcolor #matsci
“ #Polypeptides: A New #Biomaterial for Scalable Structurally Coloured #Materials.”
He joins @vignolinilab.bsky.social
#structuralcolor #matsci
May 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Xiaowen Wu on being awarded an Alexander von #Humboldt Postdoctoral #Fellowship ( @humboldt-foundation.de ) for the project:
“ #Polypeptides: A New #Biomaterial for Scalable Structurally Coloured #Materials.”
He joins @vignolinilab.bsky.social
#structuralcolor #matsci
“ #Polypeptides: A New #Biomaterial for Scalable Structurally Coloured #Materials.”
He joins @vignolinilab.bsky.social
#structuralcolor #matsci
I got a new bismuth sample! This video is macro with color correction. #bismuth #macro #photography #crystal #structuralcolor
May 26, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I got a new bismuth sample! This video is macro with color correction. #bismuth #macro #photography #crystal #structuralcolor
Glenna Drisko (@icmcb.bsky.social) lit up the room, sharing insights from her @erc.europa.eu -funded project, "Scatter".
She showed a bottom-up route to silicon #nanomaterials (tunable size/shape/ #SurfaceChemistry) and how to tailor #silica/#titania for #StructuralColor.
#ChemSky
She showed a bottom-up route to silicon #nanomaterials (tunable size/shape/ #SurfaceChemistry) and how to tailor #silica/#titania for #StructuralColor.
#ChemSky
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Glenna Drisko (@icmcb.bsky.social) lit up the room, sharing insights from her @erc.europa.eu -funded project, "Scatter".
She showed a bottom-up route to silicon #nanomaterials (tunable size/shape/ #SurfaceChemistry) and how to tailor #silica/#titania for #StructuralColor.
#ChemSky
She showed a bottom-up route to silicon #nanomaterials (tunable size/shape/ #SurfaceChemistry) and how to tailor #silica/#titania for #StructuralColor.
#ChemSky
**Where to Find the Colors Your Screen Can’t Show You**
The RGB color gamut only covers a portion of human color vision. Here are places and objects and animals that, when seen in person, have a more intense color than you can put in a digital photo.
#colors #vision #StructuralColor […]
The RGB color gamut only covers a portion of human color vision. Here are places and objects and animals that, when seen in person, have a more intense color than you can put in a digital photo.
#colors #vision #StructuralColor […]
Original post on bookmarks.kvibber.com
bookmarks.kvibber.com
June 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
**Where to Find the Colors Your Screen Can’t Show You**
The RGB color gamut only covers a portion of human color vision. Here are places and objects and animals that, when seen in person, have a more intense color than you can put in a digital photo.
#colors #vision #StructuralColor […]
The RGB color gamut only covers a portion of human color vision. Here are places and objects and animals that, when seen in person, have a more intense color than you can put in a digital photo.
#colors #vision #StructuralColor […]
Via #OPG_JOSA_A: Color of anisotropic multilayers https://bit.ly/4bxVunj #PhotonicCrystals #StructuralColor💡⚛️
March 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Via #OPG_JOSA_A: Color of anisotropic multilayers https://bit.ly/4bxVunj #PhotonicCrystals #StructuralColor💡⚛️
Amethyst Starling, also known as the Violet-backed Starling
(Cinnyricinclus leucogaster)
#AmethystStarling #StructuralColor #Birds
(Cinnyricinclus leucogaster)
#AmethystStarling #StructuralColor #Birds
August 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Amethyst Starling, also known as the Violet-backed Starling
(Cinnyricinclus leucogaster)
#AmethystStarling #StructuralColor #Birds
(Cinnyricinclus leucogaster)
#AmethystStarling #StructuralColor #Birds
We’re thrilled to host guest scientist Dr. Viktoriia Kamska, whose research on blue sharks' #structuralColor reveals their potential for dynamic color-change 🦈—and promises ripple effects far beyond the world of sharks.
#ChemSky #MatSci
phys.org/news/2025-07...
#ChemSky #MatSci
phys.org/news/2025-07...
Novel nanostructures in blue sharks reveal their remarkable potential for dynamic color-change
New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces their iconic blue coloration, but intriguingly, also suggests a potential capa...
phys.org
July 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We’re thrilled to host guest scientist Dr. Viktoriia Kamska, whose research on blue sharks' #structuralColor reveals their potential for dynamic color-change 🦈—and promises ripple effects far beyond the world of sharks.
#ChemSky #MatSci
phys.org/news/2025-07...
#ChemSky #MatSci
phys.org/news/2025-07...
How can #bacteria shimmer with #StructuralColor?
And how can we use their mechanisms to envision #sustainable, #pigment-free colors?
➡️https://www.mpikg.mpg.de/6837315/bacteria-s-true-colors?c=132305
And how can we use their mechanisms to envision #sustainable, #pigment-free colors?
➡️https://www.mpikg.mpg.de/6837315/bacteria-s-true-colors?c=132305
Revealing Bacteria’s True Colors:Shimmering from Collective Patterns
www.mpikg.mpg.de
July 14, 2024 at 1:50 PM
How can #bacteria shimmer with #StructuralColor?
And how can we use their mechanisms to envision #sustainable, #pigment-free colors?
➡️https://www.mpikg.mpg.de/6837315/bacteria-s-true-colors?c=132305
And how can we use their mechanisms to envision #sustainable, #pigment-free colors?
➡️https://www.mpikg.mpg.de/6837315/bacteria-s-true-colors?c=132305
Tiny wings, hidden physics, and a flower that turns the weather into something visible. #SweatBees #StructuralColor #Nature #Science #Humidity
August 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Tiny wings, hidden physics, and a flower that turns the weather into something visible. #SweatBees #StructuralColor #Nature #Science #Humidity
@numenini.bsky.social "How large" was answered by Wikipedia, up to 15cm... but then, iridescence by structural colour, "photonic crystal", 🤯
Fun rabbithole! 🐇 🕳️
#iridescence #structuralcolor #ctenophore
Fun rabbithole! 🐇 🕳️
#iridescence #structuralcolor #ctenophore
September 8, 2026 at 3:49 AM
@numenini.bsky.social "How large" was answered by Wikipedia, up to 15cm... but then, iridescence by structural colour, "photonic crystal", 🤯
Fun rabbithole! 🐇 🕳️
#iridescence #structuralcolor #ctenophore
Fun rabbithole! 🐇 🕳️
#iridescence #structuralcolor #ctenophore
Inks and dyes fade, but nanoparticles can impart permanent "structural color." Such a coating would be ~1,000x lighter, ideal for cars and aircraft.
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/structural...
#KobeUniversity #Nanotechnology #PrintingTechnology #JapanTech #StructuralColor
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/structural...
#KobeUniversity #Nanotechnology #PrintingTechnology #JapanTech #StructuralColor
Structural Color Printed on Demand
FOLLOW THAT STORY: Five months ago researchers demonstrated a way to print lasting color without pigments. Now they’re back with a glossy, ultralight coating that can cover three-dimensional objects.
japanresearchreport.substack.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Inks and dyes fade, but nanoparticles can impart permanent "structural color." Such a coating would be ~1,000x lighter, ideal for cars and aircraft.
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/structural...
#KobeUniversity #Nanotechnology #PrintingTechnology #JapanTech #StructuralColor
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/structural...
#KobeUniversity #Nanotechnology #PrintingTechnology #JapanTech #StructuralColor
This technique enhances whiteness without toxic dyes, using #nanotechnology to make surfaces reflect white. And there's a bonus: the coating repeals water.
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/making-stu...
#KyotoUniversity #superhydrophobicity #structuralcolor #Titaniumdioxide
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/making-stu...
#KyotoUniversity #superhydrophobicity #structuralcolor #Titaniumdioxide
Making Stuff White Without Adding White
Inspired by snow and other structures in nature, researchers in Japan have found a way to make polymers brilliantly white and even water-repellent without conventional pigments or chemical coatings.
japanresearchreport.substack.com
September 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
This technique enhances whiteness without toxic dyes, using #nanotechnology to make surfaces reflect white. And there's a bonus: the coating repeals water.
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/making-stu...
#KyotoUniversity #superhydrophobicity #structuralcolor #Titaniumdioxide
japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/making-stu...
#KyotoUniversity #superhydrophobicity #structuralcolor #Titaniumdioxide
⚪ The whitest surface Kyoto University has ever made is mostly air.
No pigment. No titanium dioxide. No PFAS. Just foam pockets scattering light, the way bare paper makes the white in Hokusai's Great Wave.
20,000 dpi, water-repellent.
#KyotoUniversity #StructuralColor #PFAS
No pigment. No titanium dioxide. No PFAS. Just foam pockets scattering light, the way bare paper makes the white in Hokusai's Great Wave.
20,000 dpi, water-repellent.
#KyotoUniversity #StructuralColor #PFAS
September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
⚪ The whitest surface Kyoto University has ever made is mostly air.
No pigment. No titanium dioxide. No PFAS. Just foam pockets scattering light, the way bare paper makes the white in Hokusai's Great Wave.
20,000 dpi, water-repellent.
#KyotoUniversity #StructuralColor #PFAS
No pigment. No titanium dioxide. No PFAS. Just foam pockets scattering light, the way bare paper makes the white in Hokusai's Great Wave.
20,000 dpi, water-repellent.
#KyotoUniversity #StructuralColor #PFAS
#prettypictures #SEMples #fibers #fabrics #cyanotype #prussianblue #denim #cotton #tannicacid #iron #rust #coordinationcomplex #structuralcolor
December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail https://arstechni.ca... #scanningelectronmicroscopy #photoniccrystals #structuralcolor #nanostructure #kingfishers #Science #animals
February 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail https://arstechni.ca... #scanningelectronmicroscopy #photoniccrystals #structuralcolor #nanostructure #kingfishers #Science #animals
Peacock feathers can emit laser beams https://arstechni.ca... #photoniccrystals #structuralcolor #biomimicry #biolasers #photonics #Science #Physics #science #lasers
July 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Peacock feathers can emit laser beams https://arstechni.ca... #photoniccrystals #structuralcolor #biomimicry #biolasers #photonics #Science #Physics #science #lasers
Kingfisher colors arent pigments but nanoengineered brilliance! New fadeproof paints and fabrics ahead. #Kingfisher #StructuralColor #Biomimicry #NanoTech #Science #Innovation
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Uncover the amazing truth behind the kingfisher's brilliant colors! Scientists have finally revealed that these dazzling hues aren't pigments, but a masterpiece of nano-engineering within its feathers. This groundbreaking discovery has massive implications for biomimicry, promising new fade-resistant paints and shimmering fabrics. Dive into the world of structural color and nano-tech! Learn more about nature's ultimate blueprint. (2026-02-24) Tools used for generation Text Gemini Narator Azure TTS Clips Pexel Rendering Remotion
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February 24, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Kingfisher colors arent pigments but nanoengineered brilliance! New fadeproof paints and fabrics ahead. #Kingfisher #StructuralColor #Biomimicry #NanoTech #Science #Innovation
From Butterfly Wings to Blu-ray Discs, the Science of Color Without Pigment is Reshaping Technology
#StructuralColor #Nanotechnology #Biomimicry #Science #Innovation #Sustainability #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/tttLf
#StructuralColor #Nanotechnology #Biomimicry #Science #Innovation #Sustainability #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/tttLf
Structural Color Explained: How Invisible Structures Paint the World’s Most Vibrant Hues
"Discover structural color, where microscopic architecture, not pigment, creates vibrant hues in nature and technology, from butterfly wings to Blu-ray discs."
tglm.us
August 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
From Butterfly Wings to Blu-ray Discs, the Science of Color Without Pigment is Reshaping Technology
#StructuralColor #Nanotechnology #Biomimicry #Science #Innovation #Sustainability #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/tttLf
#StructuralColor #Nanotechnology #Biomimicry #Science #Innovation #Sustainability #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/tttLf
Beyond Pigment: How Butterfly Wings Unlock the Secrets of Color and Revolutionize Technology
#StructuralColor #Biomimicry #ButterflyWings #Nanotechnology #SustainableTech #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/4WoZm
#StructuralColor #Biomimicry #ButterflyWings #Nanotechnology #SustainableTech #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/4WoZm
The Science of Structural Color: How Nature’s Nanotechnology is Redefining How We See the World
"Explore structural color, the phenomenon behind a butterfly's shimmer. Learn how nanostructures, not pigments, create color and inspire new technologies."
tglm.us
August 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Beyond Pigment: How Butterfly Wings Unlock the Secrets of Color and Revolutionize Technology
#StructuralColor #Biomimicry #ButterflyWings #Nanotechnology #SustainableTech #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/4WoZm
#StructuralColor #Biomimicry #ButterflyWings #Nanotechnology #SustainableTech #FactRage #FactRageNews
tglm.us/4WoZm
🎨 Ink with ZERO color that prints vivid images — and they never fade.
Kobe University made nanoparticle ink that creates color through physics, not dyes.
They printed a peacock using the same principle that colors real peacock feathers.
#StructuralColor #KobeUniversity
Kobe University made nanoparticle ink that creates color through physics, not dyes.
They printed a peacock using the same principle that colors real peacock feathers.
#StructuralColor #KobeUniversity
April 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎨 Ink with ZERO color that prints vivid images — and they never fade.
Kobe University made nanoparticle ink that creates color through physics, not dyes.
They printed a peacock using the same principle that colors real peacock feathers.
#StructuralColor #KobeUniversity
Kobe University made nanoparticle ink that creates color through physics, not dyes.
They printed a peacock using the same principle that colors real peacock feathers.
#StructuralColor #KobeUniversity
Watch a laser printer make colors without ink: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/05/watch-laser-printer-make-colors-without-ink?utm_source=sciencemagazine&utm_medium=facebook-text&utm_campaign=runningoutofink-12950 #StructuralColor
December 4, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Watch a laser printer make colors without ink: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/05/watch-laser-printer-make-colors-without-ink?utm_source=sciencemagazine&utm_medium=facebook-text&utm_campaign=runningoutofink-12950 #StructuralColor
Yukiko Yanagida柳田有希子
YUKI-SIS (東京; Tokyo), 2025
#titanium #titaniumart #anodizing #titaniumanodizing #structuralcoloration #structuralcolor #abstractpainting #exhibition #チタン #陽極酸化 #抽象 #構造色 #展示
YUKI-SIS (東京; Tokyo), 2025
#titanium #titaniumart #anodizing #titaniumanodizing #structuralcoloration #structuralcolor #abstractpainting #exhibition #チタン #陽極酸化 #抽象 #構造色 #展示
October 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Yukiko Yanagida柳田有希子
YUKI-SIS (東京; Tokyo), 2025
#titanium #titaniumart #anodizing #titaniumanodizing #structuralcoloration #structuralcolor #abstractpainting #exhibition #チタン #陽極酸化 #抽象 #構造色 #展示
YUKI-SIS (東京; Tokyo), 2025
#titanium #titaniumart #anodizing #titaniumanodizing #structuralcoloration #structuralcolor #abstractpainting #exhibition #チタン #陽極酸化 #抽象 #構造色 #展示