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Team discovered cells and structures that let squid skin change from transparent to colored, leading to a new tunable material for camouflage, displays, and thermal management. (news.uci.edu)

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UC Irvine researchers and collaborators at the Marine Biological Laboratory have uncovered cells and structures responsible for helping squid skin change from transparent to colored.

The scientists drew inspiration from squid skin to develop an advanced tunable material for use in camouflage, displays, and thermal management.

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