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Feeling small: Fingers can detect nano-scale wrinkles even on a seemingly smooth surface

September 16, 2013 by

In a ground-breaking study, Swedish scientists have shown that people can detect nano-scale wrinkles while running their fingers upon a seemingly smooth surface. The findings could lead such advances as touch screens for the visually impaired and other products.

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