PHOTO OF THE DAY: This is a thermographic image of Dr. Radislav Potyrailo holding (A) and breathing on (B) a Morpho butterfly. Morpho butterfly scales decorated with single-walled carbon nanotubes efficiently detect mid-wave infrared light as visible irridescent changes. GE’s butterfly-inspired design could enable a new class of thermal imaging sensors with enhanced heat sensitivity and response speed.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: This is a thermographic image of Dr. Radislav Potyrailo holding (A) and breathing on (B) a Morpho butterfly. Morpho butterfly scales decorated with single-walled carbon nanotubes efficiently detect mid-wave infrared light as visible irridescent changes. GE’s butterfly-inspired design could enable a new class of thermal imaging sensors with enhanced heat sensitivity and response speed.

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