Revolutionary Orange Goo

Revolutionary Orange Goo
By:Gerry Atkinson

In 1999, a scientists named Richard Palmer was experimenting in his college dorm room and mixed a few ingredients together. The end result turned out to be an orange, soft, and flubber like substance that moved easily and freely until exposed to higher force. Palmer named the goo after the room it all started in, D30. Now D30 is mainly used for shock absorption and impact protection: the special ooze has the potential to save countless lives.

During the year of 2017, the NFL had 281 concussions alone, and D30 claims it can be part of the solution. When tackled to the ground or diving to catch a ball the material can absorb the majority of the impact and leave the user basically unharmed. The soft and flexible padding will turn stiff and protective in the few milliseconds of the play. D30 currently has 25 different products, ranging from smartphone cases to Military Gear and is a Non-Newtonian fluid, meaning it has properties different than standard Newtonian fluids. The company claims that the goo has "unlimited potential" with its wide range of uses and it does in fact seem that way.

The next step for D30 would be to get it out into the world to add more protection into the lives of those who need it. Thanks to recent deals with Under Armour and Schutt Sports, the company has stated that the profits will reach upwards of 50 million dollars by the end of 2017 and the numbers will just rise. The possibilities are seemingly endless for the miracle product, and hopefully it can be put to good use.

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