When designers want to visualize changes in data, like in a heat map or a topographical survey, they often reach for the rainbow. The rainbow color scale is almost the default for visualizing ...

The best artists are hard put to equal the natural iridescence of a butterfly’s delicate wings. But new research may bring humans closer to matching nature — and putting that beauty to practical use.

The type of graph is important to show the meaning of the data in an easy-to-understand manner, but the color coding is also an important factor. Color coding can indicate that the data is of the same ...

A selective mating experiment by a curious butterfly breeder has led scientists to a deeper understanding of how butterfly wing color is created and evolves. A selective mating experiment by a curious ...