Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, researchers have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that produces ultra-precise results at room temperature. The technology can detect hydrogen ...

Engineers in GE labs have been studying the Morph butterfly to understand what gives it, at least in part, its iridescent coat. The result is an advance in radio frequency sensors – this one the size ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have long known that butterfly wings produce their iridescent colors by bouncing light around and between tiny ridges in structures made of chitin. More recently they’ve ...

Little wing: the sensor is made from tiny hollow spheres that are deposited on the surface of a chip. The largest gap between spheres is about 2 microns in size. (Courtesy: RMIT University) Photonic ...

The brilliant metallic blue wings of Morpho butterflies dazzle the eye. Branched nanostructures on the wings scatter light in complex ways to produce this characteristic iridescent hue. By harnessing ...

There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense Earth's magnetic field. Mantis shrimp can detect polarized light. Elephants can hear much lower ...

An image sensing technology inspired by the unique visual system of butterflies has been developed. It can visually recognize a wide range of electromagnetic waves, including ultraviolet (UV) light, ...

Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, have developed a light-powered hydrogen sensor inspired by the surface of butterfly wings. The sensor is said to produce ‘ultra-precise’ results ...

A new bioinspired prototype offers a total package of features unmatched by any hydrogen sensor currently on the market. While commercial hydrogen sensors only work at 150C or higher, the new tech is ...