Thanks Poland, for real:
Shout out to Newton the MF’in lord of this science shit. Don’t he deserve just to brag a bit?
You can read more about it in this Popular Science article.
Would operate with. Catch me posted on the block with the liquid, like my former crush Alex Mack (pictured).
Thoughts?
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16 responses to “Non-Newtonian Fluid Body Armor”
I don’t know. I’m thinking a thick layer of Peeps is still the best solution.
Alex Mack crush here too. We gonna have problems, bro?
not if you BACK OFF bro
Water and corn starch confirmed.
haha exactly
Since the fluid is essentially a liquid when not compressed it probably has an optimal temperature range that it must stay within in order to function, you know, as body armor. What happens if the vest freezes?
I bet there is some additive in it that lowers the freezing temp. Maybe saline with the water and cornstarch :P I agree about the optimal temp range.
Very interesting.
But will it help Poland go into space?
+1 on what happens in cold climates. What happens when the coating holding it in is punctured? What about energy transfer through the vest?
Good questions… I figured it must have some sort of self-healing rubber outer shell.
It’s not really a standalone product. It’s nanotechnology, mean it gets applied to/impregnated in Kevlar or whatever, as an additive without altering the fabric’s texture. It theoretically would reduce weight and rigidity. Whether it improves ballistic vests, the more immediate uses would be (a) adding puncture protection to standard vests, and (b) as a lightweight enhancement (for cars, turrets, cockpit doors, etc.) against blast and ballistic threats (i.e., blast proof your Hilux with tape).
People have been tinkering with its ballistic properties since the mid-90s, without great success. But, as a former goalie, it does work quite well as a lightweight, less rigid cup. (See d3o gear.) Also works kinda like a sap glove if you coat Mechanix, Hexarmor, etc. Good for knees as well.
I still think me and Larisa Oleynik could have a life together. Otherwise, I for one cannot wait for cool liquidious cyberpunk body armor
It s probably polyethylene glycol mixed with silica in some ratio.
Fun fact: The first patent for a woven ballistic vest was issued to a Pole in the U.S.: Father (yup, that kind) Casimir Zeglen. He was set to deliver one to President Mckinley two weeks before he was shot. And Archduke Ferdinand was wearing one of his vests when he was shot (in the neck, unfortunately).
And yes, the good Father did test it on himself.
I would think a slowly pushed in knife would cut through?
“The slow blade passes”
So, a 21st century slow field?