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October 25, 2022

Dear Reader, "Metamaterials" can tweak the way waves like light and sound interact with matter. New advances in this field are bringing cloaking technology, perfect polarization and controllable sound waves closer to practical applications.

Sophie Bushwick, Associate Editor, Technology @sophiebushwick

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