Geek Out

Astounding Gentleman Shoots Himself In The Stomach Point Blank To Test Body Armour

If you need any further proof that stupid things happen every day, watch this intrepid amateur scientist blast himself with a 10mm round at point blank. Why? Fer testin’!


February 11, 2012
Science

Future Soldiers Could Go To War Wearing Fish-Scale Armor

Piranha have a well-earned reputation for being able and willing to eat just about anything in their path. One of the few exceptions is the Arapaima, a six-foot long, 300-pound Amazonian predator with bony scales capable of withstanding the toothy onslaught. Researchers are now working to adapt the Arapaima’s defenses to protect our own squishy bits.


August 14, 2011
Gadgets

5 Stealth Tools To Turn You Into A Street Superhero

It’s a scary world out there. Fires in London. War overseas. Cane toads in Queensland. At the end of the day, you need to keep yourself safe. But how do you do that without drawing too much attention to yourself?


August 6, 2011
News

The US Army Didn’t Bother Testing 5 Million Bulletproof Body Plates

When you’re in a warzone, it’s nice to take the slightest comfort in knowing that someone tested the armour you have strapped to your chest, crotch, and arms. But according to a new Pentagon report, the Army botched it hard.