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Tattoos Can Be Turned On and Off with Light

Updated 2026-10-09 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Researchers have developed a new type of ink that could make tattoos invisible or visible on demand, addressing one of the main downsides of permanent body art. This breakthrough could revolutionize how people choose to express themselves through tattoos.

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New Scientist
A new type of ink could overcome one of the main downsides of tattoos: the inability to make them invisible
2026-10-09 15:00 UTC
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