Kevlar and Twaron are famously tough materials, but there’s a bit of a trade-off to be made between strength, heat resistance and weight. Now, researchers have created a new nanofiber version of the ...

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Scientists from Harvard have developed what they say is a material that is not only strong against impacts like Kevlar but also protects against heat and cold. The material is 20 times as insulating ...

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(Nanowerk Spotlight) Wearable thermal insulation materials for harsh environments always require a compromise during their design and manufacturing. On one hand they need to be mechanically tough to ...

A light weight and slim form are two very desirable attributes when it comes to next-gen armor materials, and we're seeing scientists make impressive gains in this area, inspired by everything from ...

Is Kevlar one of the architectural wonders of the future? In Ellen Kullman’s opinion, it’s a slam-dunk. The DuPont CEO -- the first woman to ever hold the job -- traveled to Bushy Park, South Carolina ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Since its invention, Kevlar has saved thousands of lives thanks to the synthetic polymer being both incredibly lightweight and incredibly strong.

Engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have created a nanofibre material claimed to outperform steel plates and Kevlar in protecting against the impact of high-speed projectiles. Ramathasan ...

In terms of engineering merit, the cartilage in your joints is something of an evolutionary marvel. Take your knee joint, for example. Ligaments provide the bone-to-bone connections that allow and ...

B&W has made Kevlar speakers for more than 20 years, but its 600 models are the last to switch to the company's own Continuum material. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in ...