To control color, the team sandwiched the polymer between two gold films. Light bounces off these films and interferes in ...

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...

A material that can switch its appearance, cephalopod-style, could have future applications in robotics or display technology ...

Researchers developed a color-changing material that alters both surface texture and appearance in seconds, inspired by ...

Learn more about the polymer film that can change color and texture when electron beams are applied.

The animals' camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve ...

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...

Green is the color of tranquility, a soothing hue of spring. And regardless of Kermit the Frog’s hit song, it actually is easy to be green. The color pairs beautifully with blues, black and white, ...

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...

In Stanford's laboratories, a team of engineers and physicists has succeeded in bringing to life materials inspired by a ...