A team of researchers from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, have used a protein called talin, which functions as “the cell’s natural shock absorber,” to create a new shock-absorbing ...

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Certain materials used in current phone cases can block the mmWave frequencies used in some 5G networks. D3O has developed a new, less-dense version of its D3O shock-absorbing material that lets ...

The search for next-generation armor materials has regularly led scientists into the realm of nature, where everything from snail shells to sea sponges have inspired some exciting possibilities.

AZoM speaks with Sung Hoon Kang from Johns Hopkins University about his research into a material that protects like metal upon impact but is lighter and tougher than metal. This novel foam-like ...

D3O, the British smart materials specialist, has been awarded funding from Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier - the US Army’s acquisition agency - for a 12 month testing program to assess the ...

MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineers have developed a comprehensive framework that accelerates improvements to shock-absorbing foam materials. The materials have an array of ...

Standing on a hard floor for hours can result in pain in the legs, back, hips, knees and feet. When you can’t take a seat, a solution that will make time on your feet more bearable is an anti-fatigue ...

Give children at play a safe landing by using shock-absorbing materials under yard equipment. This is an example of three different kinds of soft ground covers parents can use in back yards to keep ...

Fall-Safe Hip Protectors from Medical Protection Technologies offer a new standard of care for preventing hip fractures in older adults FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Medical Protection ...

As a market and technology leader in the field of the polyurethane-based materials, BASF successfully combined its diverse range of products with its application-oriented R&D to develop a composite ...

The work is published in the International Journal of Solids and Structures. Bicycle helmets are important for protecting cyclists from head injuries, but traditional designs have limitations in terms ...