A team of researchers from the University of Oregon has used 3D printing to study a breed of orchid that attracts pollinators with a clever disguise. The team 3D printed several orchids that looked exactly like the real flowers, then added different color patterns and scents to them to determine exactly how the plants were attracting fruit flies. They discovered that the orchids were mimicking both the look and smell of a nearby mushroom, tricking the flies into landing on them. While this may seem like an insignificant discovery, it's actually crucial in understanding the plants' evolution and how it can be applied to the conservation of endangered ecosystems. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/121323/3d-printed-orchids/