LifeHow the shimmering secrets of iridescence could keep us cool Instead of absorbing light, iridescent surfaces scatter it away. Many animals take advantage of this to stay cool – and we could copy the trick to make paints that keep our buildings cool Features
SpaceMartian cave entrances may offer a life-friendly radiation shield The surface of Mars is bombarded with far more dangerous radiation than Earth, but the area just inside caves may shield from UV rays while providing just enough light for life News