devance Posted January 29, 2012 [iridescent colour production in hairs of blind golden moles (Chrysochloridae) Using microspectrophotometry, electron microcopy and optical modeling, the researchers also found the moles’ hair is flat like a pancake, increasing the amount of surface area and light reflected. “The color just might be an incidental byproduct,” Shawkey says. “These moles have evolved structures that have two distinct properties: color and wear-resistance. This could give usinspiration for developing new multifunctional materials. Who knows, maybe ahair-care company could apply these findings to make human hair iridescent!”] http://rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/early/2012/01/20/rsbl.2011.1168.full 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites