Animals
Blue Jays' Feathers Never Fade: Sophisticated Nanostructures Underlying Birds' Vivid Plumage Revealed In New Study
Blue jays are adorned with striking blue feathers that never fade. It turns out birds are able avoid going gray – unlike humans – because their feathers contain sophisticated nanostructures that reflect light better than pigmentation.
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