Kevlar

If you’ve been inside a Rivian R1T or R1S, you could argue they’re pretty well equipped to handle off-road terrain and are already reasonably customizable with add-ons. However, a custom truck specialist in Florida has reimagined the Rivian pickup for “Apocalyptic” level performance with an entirely customized exterior complete with LED lights, a roll cage, and even Kevlar paint. Since its inception, the Rivian brand and the ethos of its entire company have been centered around the outdoors. Not…

Scientists have created a method to transform plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk using bacteria, providing an innovative and sustainable approach to tackling plastic pollution. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comFor the first time, researchers have used bacteria to “upcycle” waste polyethylene.Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of bacteria that can turn plastic waste into a biodegradable spider silk with multiple uses.Transforming Plastic Into…

With the Galaxy S24 now officially available for pre-order, your next order of business should be to secure it, and you can do that with the new cases from UAG. Otherwise known as Urban Armor Gear, UAG provides lightweight and rugged cases for a variety of phones. The Galaxy S24 series is the latest set of devices to join the lineup, and there’s a wide selection of options to choose from. There are 12 cases in total and all but one of them are familiar staples in the UAG family. Including the Monarch Pro Kevlar and…

DuPont has debuted a new version of its famous bulletproof Kevlar fabric called EXO at this year's United States Army Rangers' Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning Georgia. The company says it is the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years with not only better ballistic protection, but it's also lighter, more flexible, and more heat resistant.Mention Kevlar and it's likely to bring up images of bulletproof vests, but the material has many more applications. Blankets of it protect the International…

Nature is capable of producing materials of incredible strength, with spider silk one of the most celebrated examples. In 2015, a group of scientists made a game-changing discovery in this area, demonstrating that the teeth of clingy molluscs called limpets actually have the strongest tensile strength of any biological material. Drawing inspiration from these flinty fangs, the team has produced a composite biomaterial with extreme strength, which could provide a more sustainable alternative to high-performance materials…