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4869

Solar butterflies

The morpho butterfly is poised to become a major player in the energy transition thanks to the astonishing structure of its wings which inspires physicists like Serge Berthier, professor at the Institute of Nanosciences in Paris. When the temperature rises above 40°C, the wings create infrared radiation, which lowers their temperature... and incidentally gives the butterfly its magnificent blue colour.
A phenomenon, studied in photonics, which could be reproduced to maintain photovoltaic panels at a temperature that does not destroy them.

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00:05:00

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HD

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Color

Sound

Sound

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French

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HD

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