X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail

Ars Technica
by Jennifer Ouellette
February 18, 2026
Synchrotron radiation imaging revealed a porous, almost sponge-like nanostructure to create bright hues
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Originally published on Ars Technica on 2/18/2026
X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail