New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras
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New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 1, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 75 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #19 of 30, reached on Nov 2, 16:07 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 2, 16:22 UTC.
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paper article is based on https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-73167-0
This headline is wrong. This has nothing to do with thermal cameras. It's "cloaking" by making it appear to have the same bulk thermal properties as it's surroundings.
> Although the current cloak represents a major advance, the researchers want to develop more sophisticated versions capable of performing additional functions. One particularly important goal is to conceal objects that produce heat themselves I read the entire thing thinking it could cloak a soldier
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Is New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras trending on Hacker News right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 2, 16:22 UTC, after 2 days of trending.
What is the highest rank New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras reached?
#19 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 2, 16:07 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 1, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (75 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
84 points and 36 comments; submitted by stevenalowe on Oct 30, 2026.