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X-rays Reveal Kingfisher Feather Structure
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Scientists use high-energy x-ray imaging to study kingfisher feathers, revealing their unique nanostructure.
WHO: Scientists at Northwestern University
WHAT: Studied kingfisher feather structure using x-ray imaging
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:24 AM ET
WHERE: Evanston
WHY: To understand the unique structure that creates iridescent colors
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