Butterfly-inspired crystals could enable durable, potentially safer glitter

Researchers are developing safer, more durable glitter and paint by mimicking butterfly wing structures, per Phys.org. The crystals are designed based on how butterfly wings create their vibrant colors, aiming to produce pigments that are safer for human health and the environment.

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