They Can See, but They Can't Hear

Transparent to visible light, a new film — when applied to glass windows — blocks Wi-Fi, cell phone, and other wireless transmissions. Some government buildings already use it to protect against hackers. A second feature mitigates its high cost: the film is also blast proof. Scientific American reports...

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