Understanding the origins of eumelanin's optical properties could help guide the creation of new synthetic materials, Buehler says. (sciencedaily.com)
Pendry is working on finding new synthetic materials that maintain the quirky properties of metamaterials without absorbing the precious light. (discovermagazine.com)
Ultimately, the implications could include the development of novel antiscalant strategies, the ability to design new synthetic materials, the control of crystal properties, or a better understanding of CO2 sequestration in sediments, which is relevant to climate change. (sciencemag.org)