Forum Conversations: Real invisibility threads would be fit for an emperor - tech - 28 August 2010

For those of us who thought The Invisible Man was just a fantastical movie idea, check out the article below on how scientists are working on making invisible threads for clothing a reality. So, what is the first thing you would do if you were wearing a head-to-toe suit of invisible threads?

Real invisibility threads would be fit for an emperor - tech - 28 August 2010 - New Scientist

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Real invisibility threads would be fit for an emperor - tech - 28 August 2010 - New Scientist

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