It is not the red of Ferraris or stop signs, but for Subramanian, the moon-inspired magenta represents a huge step forward ...

The internet is abuzz with tributes to a liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement.

Last night in New York City, Uma Thurman showed up to support her daughter, Maya Hawke, at her Off-Broadway debut—and she did ...

Washington State University researchers recreate lost Egyptian blue pigment using ancient methods and modern scientific ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three new color additives for use in food: galdieria extract blue (from ...

A mural in Bonampak, Mexico, features a background painted in Maya blue pigment. Credit: Inakiherrasti / CC BY-SA 3.0 Researchers have uncovered a second method used by the ancient Maya to create Maya ...

Maya blue is a highly unusual pigment because it is a mix of organic indigo and an inorganic clay mineral called palygorskite. The rich blue color does not fade over time; it has maintained its ...

A distinct blue pigment reminiscent of turquoise or a clear sky was used by the ancient Maya to paint pottery, sculptures, clothing, murals, jewelry, and even human sacrifices. What makes it so ...

Maya blue: the colour of ritual The colour of the iconic dye is akin to a clear blue sky or the turquoise of the nearby Caribbean Sea. It was used to paint pottery, sculptures, murals, jewellery ...