Squid, jellyfish and wrinkled skin inspire materials for anti-glare screens and encryption

Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 14:01 in Physics & Chemistry

What do squid and jellyfish skin have in common with human skin? All three have inspired a team of chemists to create materials that change color or texture in response to variations in their surroundings. These materials could be used for encrypting secret messages, creating anti-glare surfaces, or detecting moisture or damage, they say.

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