Butterfly wings get their color in ways that almost feel impossible. Up close, each wing is made of countless tiny scales that either hold pigment or manipulate light.

A selective mating experiment by a curious butterfly breeder has led scientists to a deeper understanding of how butterfly wing color is created and evolves. The study, led by scientists at University ...

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The rich, shimmering colors of some butterfly wings are produced not by pigments, but by a special geometric formation of cells, a new study suggests. Researchers used an X-ray scattering technique to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Monarch butterflies in Eastern North America complete one of the ...

Iced butterfly pea flower tea - Everyday Better To Do Everything You Love/Getty Images We eat and drink with our eyes, so when you see the vibrant butterfly pea flower tea, you'll certainly want to ...

If you’ve ever wondered why some animals like butterflies, birds, and beetles shimmer in the light and change from one iridescent color to the next, it’s because they don’t rely on pigments as most of ...

Research from UChicago dissects how a single genetic switch helps butterflies mimic wing patterns of other species to protect ...

A delicate butterfly hovers with effortless grace, its wings painting soft whispers of color above a blooming flower plate. The scene captures a fleeting moment where nature’s elegance meets serene ...

The air is alive with fluttering color at The Butterfly Estates: low-flying white peacock butterflies, soaring orange-and-black monarchs, buttery yellow-striped zebra longwings, electric-blue pipevine ...

Planting milkweed is one of the best ways to help monarch butterflies. This plant is the only food source for monarch ...