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How Body Armor Works
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Look at hard body armor and other modern armor technologies to see how they can stop bullets.
How Liquid Body Armor Works
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One of the newest types of body armor is both flexible and lightweight. Learn whyliquid body armor has the potential to be a good replacement for or supplement to bulkier vests.
How Transparent Aluminum Armor Works
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Transparent aluminum armor can stop armor-piercing bullets that travel miles. See how transparent aluminum armor works and why you can see through it.
How the Future Force Warrior Will Work
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For the battlefield of the future, the U.S. Army is developing an infantry uniform that will provide superhuman strength and much more. Learn how the Future Force Warrior will turn a soldier into an "F-16 on legs."
Top 5 Science-borne Superpowers
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Since the dawn of cartoons and comic books, kids have imagined themselves endowed with superpowers. What extraordinary abilities are scientists working to bring to you right now?
How Blast-resistant Clothing Works
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Your most rugged pair of blue jeans can't hold a candle to the cutting-edge blast-resistant clothing and technology. Sure, these fabrics are tough, but can they diffuse bomb blasts?
How Exoskeletons Will Work
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Exoskeletons will allow soldiers to run faster, carry heavier weapons and leap over large obstacles. Learn how these robotic suits will work.
How Dyneema Works
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Dyneema is trademarked as the world's strongest fiber. Find out how this high-strength synthetic is capable of protecting an individual (or an entire vehicle) from IEDs or even shots fired from an AK47.
How IEDs Work
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IEDs (improvised explosive devices) are simple to make, easily hidden and very destructive. Read why IEDs are the weapon of choice for some fighters.
Technology of War
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The technology of war is explained with this collection of articles from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the technology of war.