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Building Better Body Armor With Nanofoams

Posted by samzenpus on from the protect-ya-neck dept.

Zothecula writes "Given that scientists are already looking to sea sponges as an inspiration for body armor, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that foam is also being considered ... not just any foam, though. Unlike regular foam, specially-designed nanofoams could someday not only be used in body armor, but also to protect buildings from explosions."

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  1. Wow by telchine · · Score: 4, Funny

    Nanotechnology... the next big thing.

    I'll get my coat

  2. Re:How many licks does it take to get to the cente by lxs · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think you'd first have to invent a compressible liquid. Most liquids are characterized by being barely compressible. even in high pressure hydraulics the liquid is only compressed by one or two percent.

  3. Re:How many licks does it take to get to the cente by al.caughey · · Score: 5, Funny

    What do you think the "empty" space in a foam is filled with?

    My socks that go missing from the laundry?