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 ...
A new textile inspired by one of nature’s most visually striking birds is reshaping how scientists and designers think about colour, light and material engineering. Researchers at Cornell University ...
Cornell researchers, inspired by ultrablack bird feathers, created a wearable fabric that reflects just 0.13% of visible light, making it the darkest ever produced. Trump adopts new nickname Lady Gaga ...
A Cornell University team has created the darkest fabric ever made, inspired by the ultrablack plumage of the magnificent riflebird. By combining polydopamine dye with plasma-etched nanostructures, ...