Color : Science World Report

Jan 28, 2016 03:35 PM EST

The Octopus Uses Shifting Colors to Live a Rich Social Life

The octopus may be far more social than you might think.

Dec 28, 2015 10:15 AM EST

Blue-Eyed Humans May All Descend from a Single, Common Ancestor

Do you have blue eyes? You may have more in common than other blue-eyed individuals than you once thought.

Dec 21, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Why Birds Don't Go Grey as They Get Old: How They Keep Vibrant Colors

Animal fur goes grey as they get older, just like human hair. But birds remain vibrant throughout their lives. Now, scientists have found how birds maintain their multi-colored plumage over time.

Oct 22, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

The Science of Fear: How Color Matters When Seeing Someone Who's Afraid

What happens to your face when you feel afraid? Scientists have taken a closer look at what happens to the coloration of faces when they're afraid, delving a bit further into the science of fear.

Oct 02, 2015 06:57 AM EDT

Blind Dogs with Genetic Mutation May Lead to a Cure for Blindness in Humans

Scientists have found the genetic underpinnings of achromatopsia in dogs, which is a rare, inherited vision disorder that affects the eye's cone cells, which could help humans in the future.

Sep 29, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

The Color of Extinct Animals: Fossilized Pigments Reveal What Creatures Looked Like

What color are extinct animals? That's a good question. Now, scientists have discovered a way to detect pigment in mammal fossils, which may show researchers what ancient animals once looked like.

Sep 10, 2015 06:13 PM EDT

Colors are Universal: People Worldwide Think of Colors the Same Way

It turns out that colors are universal. Researchers have found that people from around the world think of colors the same way, regardless of the language used to describe it.

Jun 05, 2015 07:58 AM EDT

Ladybug's Bright Colors Warn Predators of How Toxic They Are

Most people enjoy colorful ladybugs. However, what most people don't know is that these insects are brightly colored to reveal their toxicity to predators.

Apr 14, 2015 04:48 PM EDT

Synesthetes! Here's The Science Behind The Color Of What You Hear

Researchers at the Australian National University found stronger mental associations between related concepts in people affected by Synesthesia that might affect hearing colors, seeing sounds and other cross-sensory phenomena that may explain some of the related mysteries.

Mar 11, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

How Chameleons Change Their Colors to Brilliant Hues: Tiny Crystals

Chameleons have the amazing ability to change their colors. Now, though, scientists have found out how they do it. It turns out that the chameleons "tune" a lattice of nanocrystals present in their skin.

Feb 13, 2015 03:47 PM EST

Make The Rainbow: Researchers Break Down These Colors With A Silver Light

Researchers at Northwestern University are discovering just how to break down the beauty of a rainbow a bit further. They transformed a silver light into any color of the rainbow with a low-cost alternative to color filters used in electronic displays and monitors.

Feb 13, 2014 05:14 PM EST

Colored Feathers Emerged Among Mammals and Birds During the Dinosaur Age

A melanosome is an organelle found in animal cells that stores and transports melanin, which is a light absorbing pigment that is responsible for color and photoprotection of animal tissues. The diversity of melanosomes 150 million years ago has provided scientists with interesting information.