Idea for futuristic body armour came as scientist ate lobster

Imagine a highly sophisticated body armour that is a tough as it is flexible, a shield that consists largely of water, but remains strong enough to prevent mechanical penetration. Now imagine that this armour is not only strong, but also soft and stretchy, so much so that the wearer is able to move their body parts with ease, whether they’re swimming in water, walking across the ground or rushing to escape danger. That description might sound like a suit worn by a fictional hero in the DC Comics franchise, but it actually describes portions of a lobster’s exoskeleton.

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