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
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