Researchers develop tattoo ink turned on and off with light
Scientists have developed a new type of ink that allows tattoos to become invisible or visible when exposed to light.
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Researchers have developed a new type of tattoo ink that can be turned on and off using light exposure, New Scientist reported. The technology allows individuals to make markings disappear from view when they do not wish to see them. [1]
Carson Bruns at the University of Colorado created the ink and tested it on himself. He has worn a tattoo of fish scales using this method for two years and reported experiencing no known side effects. He is also able to use light to doodle on his skin. [1]
The light-activated ink could have medical applications or be used for personal preference, according to New Scientist. Tattoos have been practiced globally for thousands of years, with archeological evidence dating back to the Neolithic era across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. [1][2]
In short
- Researchers developed tattoo ink that turns on and off with light.
- Carson Bruns of the University of Colorado has worn a fish scale tattoo using the ink for two years.
- Bruns reported no known side effects from the experimental ink.
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- [1]Tattoos could be turned on and off with lightNew Scientist, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]History of tattooing on Wikipedia
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