Researchers find birds' dazzling iridescence linked to nanoscale tweak of feather structure

According to a study led by Princeton University researchers, the secret to how birds -- such as peacocks and hummingbirds produce brilliant shimmering colours lies in a key feature of the feather's nanoscale design.

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