This New Shock-Absorbing Gel Can Withstand Supersonic Impacts
Existing body armor can stop shrapnel and bullets from reaching the person wearing it. But it doesn’t absorb a projectile’s kinetic energy, meaning the wearer can still get injured from the force of the blow. Beyond that, most body armor—made from heavy, bulky layers of ceramic and fibers—is only good once, as a strike from a projectile can compromise its structural integrity.
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