Metamaterial (IMAGE) Boston University Caption BU engineer Xin Zhang says this thin, lightweight, and flexible metamaterial, embedded in textile, ensures “a comfortable and unrestricted MRI experience.” By manipulating the magnetic field of MRI, the tech can improve the quality of scans. Credit Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. Usage Restrictions Republishing permitted with credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.