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University of Texas Dallas researchers have developed a breakthrough in invisible technology providing a mirage-like effect to trick your brain into not seeing what’s in front of you. Sheets of carbon nanotubes, which have the density of air, but the strength of steel, are the material that provide the desired light-and-mind-bending effect.

Mirages occur when a big change in temperature over a small distance bends light rays right towards your eye, rather than bouncing off the hot surface.   Electrical stimulation quickly heats the transparent nanotubes creating a steep temperature gradient causing the light rays to bend. Thus, anything behind behind the screen is concealed. Check out the vid below. It’s the coolest thing you’ll never see! (via Magma)