how squids are inspiring better camoufage for soldiers

Various cephalopods like octopus and squids can change the color and texture of their skin by combining reflectin the protein responsible for the change in color and texture. The researchers created a film that protects the users from night vision and infrared. The military has been interested in squid like camouflage since 2009 when the office of naval research granted millions to nanotechnologists and marine biologists. the camouflage can potentially be programmed to be invisible.












http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-09/squid-inspired-coating-camouflage-night-vision
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2010-12/dod-funded-project-squid-skin-seeks-ocean-inspired-camouflage
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-09/squid-inspired-coating-camouflage-night-vision

vladimir putin warns the US about taking action in syria

Syrian activists acuses Basar Al-Assad's forces for gasing a suburb in Damascus which claimed the lives of 1,300 people. The White House showed deep concerns over Syria using chemical weapons being used against civilians. The United Nations are investigating. Vladimir Putin warns the US  about taking action in Syria, Vladimir Putin says that attacking Syria with out United Nations approval would be an agression. Putin didn't rule out supporting the United Nations security council.during the G20 summit gave his views on the gasing in Syria not the economy.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/357660