The magnificent riflebird has a striking appearance. Adult males of the species (Ptiloris magnificus) have iridescent, ...

To find a better way to reproduce this cool color, a team at Cornell University looked to nature. Specifically, a bird called ...

A tropical bird’s feather structure inspires a new, wearable ultrablack fabric.

Scientists have turned one of nature’s strangest visual tricks into a piece of wearable technology, crafting a textile so ...

A Cornell University team has created the darkest fabric ever made, inspired by the ultrablack plumage of the magnificent ...

The tiny black dress may be a fashion classic, but making the tiny, perfectly black dress is more a job for scientists. In ...

The color "ultrablack"—defined as reflecting less than 0.5% of the light that hits it—has a variety of uses, including in ...

Fabric softener coats fibers, making them less absorbent and breathable. Discover alternative options to use in the winter to ...

A new passive-cooling fabric reflects sunlight, radiates body heat, and keeps skin cooler, giving workers and athletes shade-level comfort.

Creating fabric baskets is an easy and cost-effective way to organize your home. These baskets not only help you declutter ...

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