Military technology to make soldiers 'invisible' to enemies

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"Military technology to make soldiers 'invisible' to enemies" Metro - "In modern warfare, soldiers should not be seen or heard, but the traditional concept of camouflage is being given an upgrade to reach something previously thought to be fantasy: invisibility... Imperial College London has been at the forefront of cloaking research in recent years. Physics professor Ortwin Hess [Physics] compares a metamaterial to a brick - a mix of materials that can be used in different ways."

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/883449-military-technology-to-make-soldiers-invisible-to-enemies

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