News, How to hide like an octopus
Researchers at MIT have studied octopuses and other cephalopods skilled at camouflage in order to create a flexible material that can change its appearance on demand. The mechanism these creatures use to change both color and texture happen through muscle contractions, something researchers have been able to mimic by applying voltage to the surface of elastomers on the synthetic material researchers are developing. This material uses readily available materials and could become a dynamic, economical alternative to existing camouflage materials for military and other purposes.
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