Iridescent Shimmer of Peacocks and Hummingbirds Has Complex Nanostructures At Play, According to Scientists

Medicine & Technology Dec 22, 2021

Researchers in a Princeton University led study have discovered the evolutionary tweaks on the complex nanostructures in the feathers of iridescent birds.

Prehistoric Pigments: How Melanin Shaped Avian and Mammalian Evolution

Feb 09, 2021

A new study on prehistoric pigments shows how melanin shaped the evolution of birds and mammals while uncovering the core function of melanin in the body of ancient beasts.

Hummingbirds and their Brightly-Colored Feathers: Scientists Explain Why These Birds Are So Brightly-Colored

Jan 14, 2020

Hummingbirds are effortlessly among mature's most beautiful creatures and ornithologists have been wondering why its colors are so special. In a recent study by the Field Museum, scientists may now have an answer to an age-old question.