Latest Camouflage Stories

[ Watch the Video ] Scientists have discovered two deep ocean species of cephalopods, the octopus Japetella heathi and the squid Onychoteuthis banksii, that can go from transparent to opaque in the blink of an eye, a new study finds. This impressive camouflage swap, from both an octopus and a squid, is an adaptation that help keeps the species safe from different types of predators, Stephanie Pappas of LiveScience reports. The first predators that the cephalopods must be wary of are...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IMI 1st DIGITAL MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE -- CamoScience(TM) -- the Special Operations Apps' smart-device breakthrough -- and new Direct-to-Garment printing technology, the major focus at this week's 1st Digital Manufacturing Conference, may herald a revolution in military camouflage uniforms, according to K. Dominic Cincotti, president of MW Research and Development, Inc., and the creator of Photo-Stealth(TM). "In a matter of days -- using new...

Painting army vehicles with high contrast geometric patterns - 'dazzle camouflage' - affects the perception of their speed and thus could make them less susceptible to rocket propelled grenade attacks, according to new research from the University of Bristol.Warships in both the First and Second World Wars were painted with dazzle camouflage: startling geometric patterns aimed at confusing the enemy rather than concealing the vessel. It was thought that such patterning would disrupt the...

Team from MBL, West Point uses new imaging technology to 'see' camouflaged marine animals in the eyes of their predatorsHow could a colorblind animal know how to change its skin color to blend into its surroundings? And what will the animal's predator "see," looking at its prey before and after it hides?These provocative questions are addressed in article published today by a collaborative team from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Mass., and the U.S. Military...

AUSA SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION, FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MW Research and Development, Inc., pioneer in immersive training and camouflage innovation, is set to release a new app for smartphones and mobile touchscreens -- including the iPad 2 -- that transforms photos into instant camouflage designs. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...

Patterned feathers, previously thought to be used only for camouflage in birds, can play an important role in attracting a mate and fending off rivals, a University of Melbourne study reveals.Ms Thanh-Lan Gluckman, co-author of the paper and Masters of Philosophy student from the Department of Zoology at the University of Melbourne, said this finding brought a new perspective to research in animal communication and evolution."The implication of this study is that feathers don't need to be...

The evolutionary history of the Thaumoctopus mimicus lineage reveals the steps it took to become a master of disguisePaul the Octopus"”the eight-legged oracle who made international headlines with his amazingly accurate football forecasting"”isn't the only talented cephalopod in the sea. The Indonesian mimic octopus, which can impersonate flatfish and sea snakes to dupe potential predators, may well give Paul a run for his money when it comes to "see-worthy" skills. By...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Camouflage, Santa Cruz mainstay in the business of providing intimate apparel and inspiring safe, creative intimate exploration since 1980, today announces the 30th anniversary of the Camouflage brand. Continuing the model established by founder Joan Levine in 1980, new owners since 2006 Ken Vinson and Shannon Collins are keeping the company abreast of the times by refining their website and venturing further into the on-line market, while...

Remarkable Strategy Evolved to Avoid PredatorsOn the open sand plains of the Caribbean seafloor, where soft-bodied animals are routinely exposed to predators, camouflage can be key to survival. Perhaps no group of animals is quite as adept at blending in with its surroundings as cephalopods, who along with relatives the cuttlefish and squid, have evolved a unique skin system that can instantaneously change their appearance.In the February 2010 issue of The Biological Bulletin, MBL Senior...

New Visual Concealment Technology Based on Animal Vision The 2009 hunting season kicks off in early September. As hunters gear up this year, they'll have a new, scientifically-advanced option for visual concealment -- GORE(TM) OPTIFADE(TM) Concealment. Designed by W.L. Gore & Associates (makers of GORE-TEX(R)), the pattern takes into account how deer and other hoofed-animals see - very differently than humans. Through the ages, hunting has evolved with the advent of new...