Saturday 30 January 2016

Giant Clams Could Help Light Up Color Displays In A Cool New Way

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Iridescent cells in the flesh of giant clams could one day help scientists design more efficient solar panels, and television and smartphone screens that are easier on the eyes, researchers say. These cells, known as iridocytes, generate a dazzling array of colors, including blues, greens, golds and, more rarely, white.

(via Nag on the Lake)

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