Stanford scientists create shape-shifting material that changes color and texture like an octopus

ScienceDaily·Mar 31

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Scientists at Stanford have developed a shape-shifting material that can change color and texture, similar to an octopus. The material, described as a type of synthetic skin, can alter its appearance on demand. Reports refer to it as "photonic skin" and suggest it has potential for camouflage, although its specific applications and capabilities are not fully detailed.

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