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Lightweight Radiation-proof Fabric?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the you-go-first dept.

kramer writes "New Scientist is reporting the creation of a lighweight radiation-proof fabric called Demron. Demron is being touted by its inventors as comparable to lead shielding at a fraction of the weight. Could be very useful for any future interplanetary space missions where the amount of radiation absorbed by the crew is a significant concern."

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  1. Volume by moc.tfosorcimgllib · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sure you meant the fabric takes up less volume, as I would hope that weight is not an issue in space.

  2. Question, by 3-State+Bit · · Score: 5, Funny

    The researchers say it's comparable to lead shielding in terms of shielding radiation, but this does not quite address an important concern. Is it like lead shielding only with respect to nuclear radiation? Or x-rays and such as well?

    I'm only asking because I'm trying to figure out whether Superman can see through it. Any help is appreciated.

    -Lex.

    1. Re:Question, by lbrt · · Score: 3, Funny


      *** NEWS FLASH ***

      Breast cancer rates alarmingly high in the city of Metropolis. Former reporter Lois Lane tells us how the strange burning sensation turned into a nightmare ... I felt like somebody constantly watched me ...

      Jimmy Olsen, Daily Planet News

      *******************

  3. No more aluminum foil hats for me by m_chan · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can finally look fashionable while thwarting the cia's mind readers instead of that baked potato look I had going for me.

  4. Flight crew by bckspc · · Score: 3, Funny

    I hope it comes in all kinds of gawdawful pastel colors so airlines can make nifty new uniforms for their flight crew.

  5. magnetic field by Hadlock · · Score: 3, Funny

    huzzah! now when the magnetic field of earth changes polarity and it dissapears for some time, we'll all be safe wearing our Demron jackets. I'll be the first to sell Demron Letter Jackets for highschool football teams!

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