Technology
CMF Armor Destroys Bullets
Composite metal foams (CMFs) are tough enough to turn an armor-piercing bullet into dust on impact. Given that these foams are also lighter than metal plating, the material has obvious implications for creating new types of body and vehicle armor – and that’s just the beginning of its potential uses. Afsaneh Rabiei, a professor of…
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Hackers Can Disable a Sniper Rifle—Or Change Its Target
PUT A COMPUTER on a sniper rifle, and it can turn the most amateur shooter into a world-class marksman. But add a wireless connection to that computer-aided weapon, and you may find that your smart gun suddenly seems to have a mind of its own—and a very different idea of the target. At the Black…
Read MoreThe Best Tech for Father-Son Outdoor Adventures
Your son loves to shoot, hunt and camp with you, so now it’s time to get him the gear that makes you both feel like pros. Here are just a few gadgets that are sure to make your next hunting, fishing or camping trip safer, more convenient and more fun for the both of you:…
Read MoreTech Used For Stroke Victims Now Helping Soldiers Shoot Straight
Researchers at the US Army Research Lab are testing a carbon-fiber exoskeleton arm originally developed to assist in the rehabilitation of stroke victims as a way to help stabilize firearms and allow soldiers to aim them more accurately. The Mobile Arm eXoskeleton for Firearm Aim Stabilization (MAXFAS) project has thus far only been used in…
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