Building Better Body Armor With Nanofoams 74
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."
Wow (Score:5, Funny)
Nanotechnology... the next big thing.
I'll get my coat
Re:How many licks does it take to get to the cente (Score:5, 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.
Re:How many licks does it take to get to the cente (Score:5, Funny)
What do you think the "empty" space in a foam is filled with?
My socks that go missing from the laundry?