Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hummingbirds can see an impressive array of colors that are ...

Biofluorescence is a property that allows some animals to glow under UV light, but rarely is it seen in mammals. New research reveals that springhares, which are tiny rodents that are native to Africa ...

When hummingbirds make decisions regarding food, evading predators or choosing a mate, they’re influenced by the diverse colors they can see that are invisible to human eyes, according to a new study.

New research shows that the nectar-drinking birds use their enhanced color vision to distinguish sources of food. By Veronique Greenwood Hummingbirds were already impressive. They move like hurried ...

In some species, female and male butterflies apparently perceive colors differently. Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia) at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas. Public domain image ...

The novel tech should allow scientists and filmmakers to produce videos that accurately represent the colors seen by animals such as bees for the first time. Reading time 3 minutes Scientists say they ...

Scientists think that their special eyes have evolved for foraging in the snow. By Laura Baisas Published Dec 15, 2023 1:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...