New carbon nanotube-based foam promises superior protection against concussions

Developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers, a lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam could vastly improve helmets designed to protect people from strong blows. The new material exhibits 18 times higher specific energy absorption than the foam currently used in U.S. military combat helmet liners, as well as having much greater strength and stiffness, which could allow it…

Beauty Subscription Service Birchbox Mulls Bankruptcy

Breaking News Tells creditors to opt into shares of parent company, FemTec. 11.04.22 Birchbox, the one-time delivery darling of the beauty industry, is considering bankruptcy.Birchbox’s parent company, FemTec Health, sent a letter to creditors earlier this week advising them of bankruptcy proceedings and suggested they consider opting into shares of FemTec.“We believe, in the best…

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