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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. No worries then by Syncdata · · Score: 3, Interesting

    So I guess we no longer have to worry about losing our magnetic field then?

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  2. Metal detectors by diesel_jackass · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Anyone know if a pair of pants made of this will set off the Airport metal detectors?

    Can I stuff a duffle bag full of guns and make them not show up on that little thing?

    For the cost it probably wouldn't be worth it though.

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  3. other applications by tps12 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Interplanetary space missions? Uh, that's great. I'll be looking for a cell phone case made out of this stuff. And boxer briefs, of course.

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  4. DAMMIT! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

    There are NO (as in ZERO) peer-reviewed studies showing that cell phone radiation is harmful! NONE!