New Lens 1/5th as Thick as Paper

And I thought electronic paper was amazing. Now Quebec (Canada) researchers have created an incredible new lens:

New lens may revolutionize photography

I though this quote later in the article was particularly interesting:

The lens could eventually be adapted for super-lightweight eyeglasses that could be adjusted for focal length, eliminating the need for bi-focals, Dr. Galstian said.

This should eventually be helpful for anybody wearing eyeclasses and maybe even contact lenses eventually.

Useless trivia: I thought that lens was the American spelling but evidently it's the British spelling and hence the correct form for Canada.