News tagged with butterfly wings

Sexy or repulsive? Butterfly wings can be both to mates and predators

Butterflies seem able to both attract mates and ward off predators using different sides of their wings, according to new research by Yale University biologists.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Natural solar collectors on butterfly wings inspire more powerful solar cells

The discovery that butterfly wings have scales that act as tiny solar collectors has led scientists in China and Japan to design a more efficient solar cell that could be used for powering homes, businesses, ...

Chemistry /

created Feb 05, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Hind wings help butterflies make swift turns to evade predators, study finds

(PhysOrg.com) -- New tires allow race cars to take tight turns at high speeds. Hind wings give moths and butterflies similar advantages: They are not necessary for basic flight but help these creatures take tight turns to ...

Biology /

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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