Incidence of ocular trauma from Nerf guns and other "foam projectile blasters" appeared to increase over the past decade, especially among younger kids, a retrospective single-center study from France ...

Scientists at North Carolina State University are preparing to bring to market a lightweight composite metal foam that combines strength, thermal shielding and both ballistic and radiation protection.

A breakthrough in technology that can save lives -- it's a composite metal foam that can stop and even disintegrate bullets. May 19, 2017 A breakthrough in technology that can save lives -- it's a ...

When designing armor capable of stopping a bullet, the two most important factors are weight and resistance to penetration, and they’re often at odds with one another. A thick steel plate can stop ...

A composite metal foam (CMF) material developed by researchers at North Carolina State University can stop ball and armor-piercing .50 caliber rounds as well as conventional steel armor, even though ...

Researchers at NC State have announced a breakthrough in vehicle armor that might one day help protect our military personnel and law enforcement around the world. The researchers have demonstrated ...

When designing armor capable of stopping a bullet, the two most important factors are weight and resistance to penetration, and they're often at odds with one another. A thick steel plate can stop ...