Uncovering nature's blueprint for invisibility and enhanced solar harvesting

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024

Researchers at Penn State have unlocked the secrets of leafhoppers' natural armor, revealing potential applications in optical technology and invisibility devices. The study, led by Tak-Sing Wong, a professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, successfully replicated the intricate structure of brochosomes-microscopic particles with unique light-absorbing properties. Published