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The Parthenium Argentatum Resists Termites and Fungi
The secretions of the parthenium argentatum have the effect of repelling termites and fungi that ...

Self-Assembling Molecules
Molecules, the smallest structures that comprise matter, assemble themselves into distinct patterns.

Hydrophobic Butterfly Wings
Morpho butterflies’ wings are hydrophobic (water-repellant) due to small oblong cells and minute ...

Anti-Reflective Moth Eyes
Moths have compound eyes that are covered by 200nm hexagonal bumps (facets) that are each spaced ...

Maple Seeds Remain Airborne for Long Periods of Time
When a maple seed rotates in the air, it forms a small vortex of air at the wing (a wingtip vorte...

Birdwing Butterfly Wings Absorb Light Efficiently
Birdwing butterflies absorb light energy efficiently, due not only to their black pigmentation, b...

Plants Create Energy through Photosynthesis
Plants create energy from sunlight through the process of photosynthesis. Sunlight is absorbed by...

Red Roses Appear Black
Black roses appear black even though they contain the same pigment as red roses on account of the...

Superhydrophobic Rose Petals Absorb Water Droplets
Rose petals are superhydrophobic due to their uneven surface, which is both hydrophilic (water at...

Heat-Generating Skunk Cabbage
The skunk cabbage can bloom early in the spring because it can generate enough heat to melt snow ...

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