Have you ever seen a plant that shines like a mirror? If not, you might want to check this out. Pollia condensata, also known as the marble berry, is an African plant produces the most intense color ever studied in biological tissue, thanks to its unique structure and optical properties. It grows in the forests of Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania and other African countries … [Read more...] about This Is the Brightest Plant in the World – Its Fruits Have the Most Intense Natural Color
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The Hawksbill Sea Turtle: A Marvel of Nature’s Adaptive Color Shift
In the vast expanse of our world's oceans, there exists a remarkable creature known as the hawksbill sea turtle. This intriguing sea turtle is not only a captivating emblem of marine life but also a critically endangered species. One of the most fascinating aspects of the hawksbill sea turtle is its ability to slightly change the color of its shell, a phenomenon influenced by … [Read more...] about The Hawksbill Sea Turtle: A Marvel of Nature’s Adaptive Color Shift
Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky: The Innovator Who Captured the World in Color
Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky was a man ahead of his time. Born in Russia in 1863, he was a chemist and photographer who dedicated his life to the pursuit of capturing the world in color. Prokudin-Gorsky is widely regarded as one of the early innovators of color photography, and his work has been instrumental in shaping the way we see and understand the past. In … [Read more...] about Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky: The Innovator Who Captured the World in Color
Finally, JWST’s First Full Color Image Is Here—But This Is Just The Start
Well, this just shows that Hubble’s successor is going to more than fulfill its potential. The first full-color scientific image from the JWST, the largest and most potent observatory ever launched into space, was unveiled today by President Joe Biden. The first image of the galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 has been released, and we are in awe. Last week NASA teased the five … [Read more...] about Finally, JWST’s First Full Color Image Is Here—But This Is Just The Start
A Stunning Video Shows A Sleeping Octopus Changing Color While Dreaming
A video showing an octopus changing colour as it's 'dreaming' has stunned the internet as it transforms from light to dark in the tank. The clip will air in upcoming documentary Octopus: Making Contact alongside a researcher who says that the animal could be dreaming because the colours are the same camouflage as when they are hunting and eating prey while they're … [Read more...] about A Stunning Video Shows A Sleeping Octopus Changing Color While Dreaming