A revolutionary new armor relies on a liquid that hardens when something hits it, promising unprecedented protection while letting soldiers move freely, unrestricted by bulk and weight. Protection for ...

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 ...

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have engineered a bulletproof material that leverages the power of carbon ...

A new type of body armor might be 10 times more effective than standard Kevlar vests many law enforcement officials wear, according to Steve Kelly of the Tacoma-based company Moor Innovative ...

Kevlar and ceramic body armor can potentially stop a bullet and prevent the death of a soldier, but tends to be bulky and restricts movement. Certain types of armaments can also pierce Kevlar. Defense ...

The new material is only 1.8 millimeters thick, combining carbon nanotubes with aramid polymers, the latter of which are also ...

Scientists create a composite fiber using nanotubes that stops bullet impacts better than Kevlar technology while using ...

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DuPont will invest $500 million to increase production of Kevlar, best known for its use in military body armor, the company said Wednesday. The expansion, when complete in 2010, will increase ...

If researchers are successful, Kevlar-based armor will soon be able to protect the wearer from more dangers than bullets and fire. Yuyu Sun and Jie Luo of the University of South Dakota have ...