Sunday, May 2, 2010

How far off are real ‘superhero’ powers?

In this MSN news article, new developing technologies are discussed showing that the world of the superhero is not so far off....

Two weeks ago, scientists from the University of South Carolina, Switzerland and China announced the development of a boron carbide T-shirt that they believe can stop a bullet. Up until now, thick plates of boron carbide have been used to create body armor and to protect tanks. This new lightweight, flexible material “opens up unprecedented opportunities,” including “tougher body armors” and even “lightweight, fuel-efficient cars and aircrafts.”

Batmobile, anyone?

URL - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36520461/ns/technology_and_science-innovation?GT1=43001

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