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Shape-shifting bra made of NASA space foam is the latest thing in 'biocosmeceuticals'

'Smart' bra created using NASA foam
Changes shape as temperature rises
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IT was originally designed by NASA to make safer aircraft cushions. Now it's being used to cushion something else.

NASA developed its intelligent memory foam in the '60s to make its aircraft seating safer and more comfortable.

It's still experimenting with the stuff, looking at potential uses in spacecraft parts and structural engineering products for the future.

But, for today at least, it's being used to make bras.

The "smart" foam, which has the unique quality of retaining or remembering its shape after pressure is applied, is the key ingredient in a new kind of bra being distributed in Australia.

Dr Tim Nielsen, managing director of the bra's local distributor, says he's always on the look out for interesting mash-ups of tech and clothing.

And space-foam bras, he says, take the cake.

"I've probably evaluated a couple of hundred products over the last three years, and once you filter all the ones out that are complete nonsense, this is number one," he told news.com.au

"I had to do a double take, and think 'how could that be possible?' But then when I read more about it, I realised more of the practical benefits.

"A derivation of the foam is used in the memory foam mattresses. It's also used in the safety lining of racing car helmets, and so I realised it could have a lot of practical uses, and this softening and expansion could have a lot of benefits."

Hang on. Softening and expanding? What exactly does this bra actually do?

"It can boost the cleavage when it detects a rise in body temperature," Dr Nielsen said.

"Such as when a woman gets a little flushed when she gets excited. It can kind of do some of the flirting for you."

Really?

"But it also has a lot of practical benefits."

Phew.

"For example, if you're exercising and it detects a rise in body temperature, it can expand to offer more support when you need it."

The bra, according to Dr Nielsen, can also adapt to a woman's changing shape and size, meaning you're less likely to have to shop for another bra down the line.

Dr Nielsen, who holds a PhD in biochemistry and has used it to pursue his business in what he calls "biocosmeceuticals", says the product may also make life easier for women dealing with ill-fitting bras.

"This smart memory bra, with the ability to solve all those problems, is the answer to a lot of people's dreams," he said.

Indeed.




Only a MAN could ever have thought of this! lol.....What do you think girls?