Investigate the cutting-edge science behind active camouflage—the technology aiming to make invisibility a reality. From adaptive materials that mimic their surroundings to experimental optical ...

In the natural environment, creatures like the chameleon and octopus have mastered the art of camouflage. Camouflage is an important military strategy that limits the enemy's ability to locate and ...

Last year, a South Korean team, inspired by octopus adaptations, developed a metamaterial-based soft machine capable of ...

Russia has developed and deployed new camouflage technology for its troops that many have nicknamed “invisibility cloaks,” local news has reported. “This new ‘cloak-nevidimka’ is part of the Russian – ...

In brief: Researchers in China may be on the verge of bringing invisibility cloaks from the Harry Potter movies to life. A team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology claims to have ...

Implementation strategies for multispectral-compatible camouflage and schematic illustration of the metasurface. Fabrication and characterization results of the metasurface. The proposed metasurface ...

Squids and octopuses are some of the most mesmerizing creatures of our oceans, endowed with a unique ability to fluidly change the color and transparency of their skin. This gives them an almost ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On September 5, Swedish defense giant Saab announced a new feature ...