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Slime, foam, glass — not the typical ways to stopping bullets cold, yet all three at the base of the most outstanding body armor breakthroughs of the year. In 2017, the U.S. military pioneered ...

an armour-piercing bullet, which was turned to dust on impact. In its most simple form, foam metal is made by bubbling gas through molten metal to form a frothy mixture which then sets as a ...

But a new type of metal foam has been shown to be so strong it is capable of turning even armour-piercing bullets to dust. The material, which is just a fraction of the weight of metal plating ...

Incredible footage captures the moment a 'foam' made from hollow metal spheres obliterates an armour-piercing .50 calibre bullet fired at it. The composite metal foam (CMF) is just as competent ...

bright orange wonder armour compare against the traditional thick foam CE armour pads you find in bike leathers? Editor Noel McKeegan attacks Loz Blain with a heavy frying pan to find out.

Believe it or not, this breakthrough foam may provide greater protection than traditional armour steel plates. It is also far lighter than current armour. How much lighter? This foam has the ...