Camouflage

Many animals are countershaded, meaning that their dorsal sides are darker than their ventral sides. The color pattern occurs in animals terrestrial and aquatic alike and is one of the most common camouflage patterns in the animal kingdom (it was even present in dinosaurs). In the case of rock-hopping ibexes, countershading allows the tawny creatures to blend in with the rusty mountain slopes they inhabit. Great white sharks evolved the same strategy. Viewed from above, they blend in with the dark depths of the ocean;…

Over a decade before 2023’s The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Hunger Games movies got their start with the star-crossed District 12 tributes of the 74th games played by Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. When Hutcherson recently reminiscenced on playing Peeta Mellark in the first movie, he shared his experience shooting the camouflage scene and his honest reaction to the character’s special skill. As Josh Hutcherson stars in one of the first projects on the 2024 movie schedule, The Beekeeper, the actor was…

Inspired by the small but deadly blue-ringed octopus, researchers have created a novel technology that rapidly changes color and appearance under various kinds of light, enabling camouflaging and signaling. The tech has potential applications in fields like the military, medicine, and robotics.The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) uses split-second muscle contractions to change the size and color of its titular iridescent skin patterns to camouflage itself from would-be predators and as a warning signal…

Last Updated: July 23, 2023, 09:00 IST2024 KTM Duke 990 Spotted Testing. (Photo: Rideapart)2024 KTM Duke 990 spotted testing, gearing up for a power-packed return! Sleek design, powerful engine, and exciting updates in store.The much-awaited successor to the KTM Duke 990 seems to be just around the corner, as the Austrian motorcycle giant was spotted testing its prototype with minimal camouflage.A decade has passed since KTM discontinued the Duke 990. But the thrill-hungry enthusiasts can now rejoice, as spy photos of a…

A Tesla Cybertruck with a new darker camouflage wrap has been spotted and it gives the electric pickup truck an interesting look. Last month, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a camouflage wrap for the first time, and it started some rumors. Automakers often camouflage their vehicles ahead of them entering production. Historically, Tesla hasn’t been much of a user of camouflage on prototypes. It is primarily due to Tesla’s approach of unveiling prototypes that stay fairly close to the…

Novel ink composed of colorful microbeads adapts to the appearance of received light by light-driven separation. Credit: The University of Hong KongThe skin of <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>cephalopods</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Cephalopods are a type of marine animal that includes squids, octopuses, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. They are known for their intelligence and advanced sensory abilities, and have a…

Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted going through a drive-through in California. For the first time, it was equipped with camouflage. It is smack in the middle of the image above if you have issues seeing it because of the camouflage. Automakers often camouflage their vehicles ahead of them entering production. Historically, Tesla hasn’t been much of a user of camouflage on prototypes. It is primarily due to Tesla’s approach of unveiling prototypes that stay fairly close to the…

Summer has finally arrived, bringing long days and plenty of sunshine. But, it has also brought one of the most annoying things of this time of the year: mosquitos. These pesky insects are known for their irritating bites, which can be a nuisance during summer. Then there’s also the concern of malaria-carrying varieties. Luckily, scientists appear to have made a “mosquito camouflage.” The camouflage is made up of natural components. The scientists claim it could be more effective at keeping those annoying and…

Is there an app you want to hide on your Android phone? It is possible that you have installed an app that you do not want anyone else to see, either for privacy reasons or because it contains information that is very important to you, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, among others. Camouflaging Apps on Android Due to this situation, you can use some shortcuts on your mobile devices to hide this app; however, it is not always the most reliable option, since they could search for the application with…

House mice may look cute, but they’re little monsters when it comes to crops. The rodents destroy 70 million tons of rice, wheat, and maize each year by devouring and infesting stored grain. They also dig up and eat the seeds farmers have planted. Humans have been locked in a battle with these pests for millennia, using everything from cats to poisons. A new study may have found a better—and more humane—alternative: camouflaging fields with a scent that makes the…