Nature's Mood Rings: How Chameleons Really Change Color | Deep Look

Published on Aug 25, 2015 Deep Look

"Chameleons don't change color to match their environment; it’s just the opposite. How do they do it? By manipulating tiny crystals in their skin. Now, UC Berkeley researchers are on a quest to create synthetic chameleon skin inspired by these reptiles’ uncanny ability."

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Chameleon Popping Bubbles

How Do Chameleons Change Color?

Published on Mar 11, 2015 Veritasium

"New research shows chameleons actively tune nano-crystals to change their color."

Baby Chameleon Hatching