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One step closer to turning a man invisible: Scientists make cloak that hides objects.
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 1:36 PM on 2nd February 2011

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1352769/Scientists-create-invisibility-cloak-hides-objects.html#ixzz1CtK6ZIZk
It has been the Holy Grail of scientists for centuries.
Researchers yesterday announced they have built an 'invisibility cloak' that can hide everyday objects by splitting light.
The 'cloak', which is actually a lump of calcite crystal, can make objects like pins and paper clips disappear from sight.
Scientists have previously only been able to cloak microscopic objects, but a new study has taken a giant step forward by making items thousands of times bigger turn invisible.


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[shireen]

1. someone stole the Romulan cloaking technology!

It was Captain Kirk!

:P

[xchrom]

2. want! nt

[dipsydoodle]

3. pins and paper clips

have a habit of disappearing without any scientific aid.

Next step a pencil sharpener. :)

[lonestarnot]

4. Oh boy! Fun!

:applause:

[Ilsa]

5. It's a knock-off. Harry Potter has the only real one that works. nt

[SpiralHawk]

6. "Shocking. Just absolutely shocking." - Invisible Man

"This will knock teh Boehner Boinkage SCANdal right off page 1. I am shocked, I tell you."

- Invisible Man

[HopeHoops]

7. If we cloak Sarah Palin, will her nails-on-a-chalkboard voice disappear too?

[pepperbear]

8. All they'll need is the Elder Wand and the Resurrection Stone and they'll have the Trifecta!