From butterflies' wings to bank notes - how nature's colours could cut bank fraud

Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 13:10 in Mathematics & Economics

Scientists have discovered a way of mimicking the stunningly bright and beautiful colours found on the wings of tropical butterflies. The findings could have important applications in the security printing industry, helping to make bank notes and credit cards harder to forge...

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