On: New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras

[sebstefan]

> 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

[scotty79 → sebstefan]

It could cloak a well insulated soldier from being a dark spot on the background.