bulletproof
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A New Metal Foam Is As Bulletproof As Heavy Steel Armour, Researchers Say
Making a vehicle that’s completely impervious to bullets isn’t impossible, but it would be so bulky and heavy from its thick armour plating that it would barely be able to move. Unless you build it using a new bulletproofing material developed at North Carolina State University that mimics lightweight styrofoam.
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Is The Indestructible Hockey Puck Bullet Proof?
Adamantium aside, the hockey puck is the strongest material on Earth. That’s only a little bit of an exaggeration since we’ve seen it survive liquid nitrogen, take on the vaunted red hot nickel ball and even put up a respectable fight against thermite. But is the puck bulletproof? Should we just wear hockey puck bulletproof…
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So It’s Come To This: Bulletproof School Uniforms
Tragedies like the events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School have certainly given parents reasons to worry about their children’s safety. But is this really necessary? A Colombian company claims to have created a line of kid’s clothing and school uniforms made from the same fabrics and technology found in bulletproof vests.
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Just How Resilient Is A Bulletproof Vest?
In addition to concocting some of the most original and dangerous-looking weaponry the internet has to offer, slingshot master Joerg Sprave also likes to conduct the occasional science experiment. And if you’ve ever wondered just how well body armour can protect you, Joerg has the answer.