Conductive Fibers Could Power Soldier Electrics

Credit: U.K. DEFENSE MINISTRY
Dismounted troops carry a load of gear that is heavy and cumbersome. In addition to weapons and body armor, they are weighed down with batteries that are essential to electronic devices such as radios, GPS and night-vision gear. The U.K. Defense Ministry reports that a British soldier carries 8.8 lb...

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