Everyday Tech From Space: 'Memory Foam' for the Masses

Monday, February 7, 2011 - 15:01 in Physics & Chemistry

Temper foam padding, which absorbs shock while providing comfort and protection, is now widely used on Earth, but the material was first developed by NASA almost 50 years ago.

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