ZDF/Arte (Firm)
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Explores the hidden aspects of butterflies, such as their resilience and adaptability. Examines ways in which butterflies have inspired technologies, including solar power cells and chemical detectors, and looks at bulletproof vests made of butterfly silk that's more durable than Kevlar. Discusses how the ability of butterflies to defract light from the nanoscale structures in their wings is inspiring new ways of engineering color.