"This is the first time anyone has ever had evidence of original colour of feathers in dinosaurs, " said Professor Benton.

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This is used to generate a matte - which is transparent wherever the blue-colour features on the original film, and opaque elsewhere.

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It will then be returned to its original golden brown colour and waxed so it has a protective weatherproof surface.

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Hurried tourists keen to experience some of French Polynesia's original soul need look no further than the burst of colour and art that illuminates Papeete every winter.

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Last May, Plastic Logic demonstrated a paper-like flexible screen capable of playing video in colour, which is achieved by placing a filter on top of the original black-and-white display.

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The Mirage is moving on from its original faux-Polynesian theme, with newly remodelled and ultra modern rooms decked out in bold colour patterns.

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