Every gram counts in commercial flight. Material scientists from Kobe University have discovered \u201cnanospheres<\/a>\u201d that are near-invisible silicone crystals. The particles can reflect light thanks to very large and efficient scattering, research published in the ACS Applied Nano Matter <\/em>journal details. The result could mean covering a surface in vibrant color while only adding 10 percent of the weight of painting an aircraft for the same effect.<\/p>\n Minoru and Hiroshi\u2019s discovery focuses on structural rather than pigment color to exhibit and maintain hues. The former absorbs wavelengths while reflecting those the human eye picks up. Structural colors, on the other hand, are intense and bright as light interacts with micro- and nanostructures. While the headline commercial benefits are for planes, the paint could have many more uses simply for its brightness.<\/p>\n \u2014 Mat Smith<\/p>\n The Odysseus has become the first US spacecraft to land on the moon in 50 years<\/a><\/p>\n The 8Bitdo Ultimate C controller is on sale for $25 today only<\/a><\/p>\n Google\u2019s sign-in and sign-up pages have a new look<\/a><\/p>\n Sony is working on official PC support for the PS VR2<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b\u200bYou can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox. <\/em>Subscribe right here!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\nThe biggest stories you might have missed<\/h3>\n
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