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rb2k_
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Scientists Achieve Optical Invisibility
Seems like a fun project!
Does anyone know what the practical use of something like this would be?
JakeSc
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The practical use of an invisibility cloak?
rb2k_
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Besides military and women's lockerrooms.
westcoastr13
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Paint wind turbines with the material and you remove the only obstacle to placing them near population centres.
zcid
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...or airports...?
westcoastr13
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And ninjas. Don't forget the ninjas.
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Does anyone know what the practical use of something like this would be?