Butterfly and paints

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Butterfly and paints

From30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

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Oct 7, 2019

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The wings of one of the most beautiful butterflies could transform paints and textiles. Scientists are fascinated by how the blue morpho produces its shimmering blue effect.
With Patrick Aryee.
#30Animals
www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals

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Oct 7, 2019

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