Illustration of a pigment-shifting window inspired by squid skin

U of T Researchers Develop Pigment-Shifting Window to Reduce Energy Costs

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Researchers at the University of Toronto have designed a window inspired by squids that changes its pigment in response to light. This innovation allows the window to admit light and heat during winter while blocking heat in summer, potentially reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling.

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