Incredible fish armor could suit soldiers

Monday, July 28, 2008 - 11:42 in Earth & Climate

African fish that have trolled for prey in murky freshwater pools for nearly 100 million years sport the best of the best in body armor. Now a team of engineers has dissected the aquatic armor, figuring out how it works in an effort to suit up future soldiers.

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