Stellar brings lightweight composite construction to modular kayaks

Modular kayaks may be easy to store and transport, but most are made of plastic, which isn’t everyone’s favorite material. Two new boats from Stellar are different, in that they feature sleek, stiff, glossy, lightweight composite bodies.Continue Readin… Continue reading Stellar brings lightweight composite construction to modular kayaks

Lightweight armor material made of nanotube mats outperforms Kevlar

Weight is often a key consideration for scientists pushing the boundaries of bullet-proof materials, imagining armor that keeps the wearer safe while also improving their mobility. Engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have now forged a new … Continue reading Lightweight armor material made of nanotube mats outperforms Kevlar

Ultralight armor material made of tiny carbon struts outperforms Kevlar

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 sea snails, to animal scales, to finely tuned foams. T… Continue reading Ultralight armor material made of tiny carbon struts outperforms Kevlar