Chameleons' remarkable color changes are not for camouflage but a sophisticated biological trick. Their skin cells, called iridophores, manipulate light reflection, allowing them to express emotions, ...

Chameleons, famous for shifting colors to blend into their natural surroundings to avoid predators, may also be using their chromatic superpowers for a totally different reason: To win fights. This ...

A new 3D-printing ink, inspired by the color-shifting capabilities of chameleons, has been developed by scientists, offering the ability to change colors within a single print job. This innovative ink ...

Chameleons can change to yellow, orange, and black quickly - but struggle with green or blue, experts say. Research found the flap-necked chameleon can match certain colors with greater accuracy and ...

Inspired by chameleons and other colorful animals, researchers at the the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have developed a way to 3D ...