Download Peacock and computer screen
Unlocking the secrets of the dazzling colours in the tail of the peacock. It is designed to attract females but has caught the eye of scientists, as they mimic it to develop high-resolution reflective colour-screen displays.
With Patrick Aryee.
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Published on Monday, 30th September 2019.
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