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Scientists Build Incredible Supercapacitor Using…Pen Ink?

Standard pen ink is the surprise component in a flexible carbon fibre supercapacitor which can be bent in a full circle with barely any loss of performance.


Disappearing-Ink Books Motiviate Lazy Readers To Finish Fast

A new anthology of Latin authors, forthcoming from the Argentinean publishers Eterna Cadencia, is being printed in such a way that each book practically demands its readers full attention and investment.


Printer Cartridges Come Filled With Less Ink Every Year

It’s not really a surprise. We already know that replacement inkjet cartridges are ridiculously overpriced, but it turns out that since 2010 the amount of ink included in each HP cart has been dramatically shrinking.


How The Pen Evolved From A Humble Paintbrush Into A Precise Writing Instrument

Yeah, you can those blue Bic pens in bulk if you want — a boatload costs about as much as your morning coffee. And all pens are pretty much the same, right? Of course not. Cheapo pens are much more likely to leave ink smeared across your nose, bleeding through your pants pocket, or glopping up your page.


E Ink Has Screens That Crumple Like Paper

A Kindle’s one thing, but what about clear digital displays you could mash around like a plastic bag? Bendable screens have long been a tech prototype phantom, but E Ink’s got the goods – and it could actually be useful!


Mathematician Can Predict How Shitty Your Tattoo Will Look In 20 Years

So you’re totally sure [insert significant other]is the one. You’re going to set it in ink, right on your flesh! There’s no way you’ll ever regret it. But how will it look down the line? Math has the answer!


What’s Inside Inkjet Cartridges?

Wired has the breakdown in this month’s What’s Inside. For starters, lots of water:


The Spy Secrets Of The Last Unsealed WWI Files

The oldest secret documents in the CIA’s treasure-trove have been cracked open finally. Believed to be the only remaining classified WWI documents, the six files have revealed all manner of espionage tricks – including the recipe for German invisible ink.


The Most Beautiful Truck Crash Ever

A truck carrying 30,000 litres of printer ink flipped over on an interstate in Massachusetts this morning, resulting in what must be the most colourful car crash in history.


Disgruntled Ink Cartridge Man’s Next Trick – Ink Cart Beatboxing

The site that impressed and slightly confused the world with its viral-going ranting ink cartridge description is back, this time with a musical creation.