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Penn State researchers just created a hydrogel "skin" inspired by octopuses that can hide images and change shape on command, triggered by heat, liquids, or stretching. The clever part: digital instructions are printed directly into the material itself. This kind of programmable matter opens interesting doors for soft robotics and adaptive interfaces.

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Scientists create smart synthetic skin that can hide images and change shape

Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a special printing technique that embeds digital instructions directly into the skin. Images and information can remain invisible until triggered by heat, liquids, or stretching.

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