By itself, the study exposed what was possible with the material. You might turn the friction (and therefore the fluid state) “on and off like a switch” simply by varying the pressure.
Nevertheless, Swansea University also suggested this might have a significant effect on engineering going forward. Researchers are currently wishing to utilize DST for soft body armor, vibrant speed bumps and other products that might alter properties on need. Dont be shocked if high-speed video cameras end up being a mainstay of some engineering teams as a result.