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Researchers unveil octopus-inspired smart skin that hides images, changes shape, and encodes data via 4D printing.

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Aalto University’s blog series Creativity Unfolded focuses on insights linked to creativity in a multitude of ways. Topics include design, technology, media, architecture, film, games, art theory and ...