It's made with Tempur-Pedic's signature take on memory foam – a material called Tempur – originally developed by NASA as a pressure-absorbing, body-conforming cushioning material for astronauts. The material promises to respond to your weight and shape while elevating the support and overall ...
Memory foam is better because it's "viscoelastic," they tell you. It "was developed by NASA." But what exactly do they mean? Are these things helpful—or just a marketing con? Let's dig a bit deeper and find out.Photo: Blastoff: Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin. The...
anow commonly used in mattresses – which was originally invented at NASA’s Ames Research Center for use in aircraft seats. Memory foam changes shape in reaction to pressure or the heat of the human body and, although some types return to their original shape when the pressure is released, ...
Memory foam mattresses should cushion joints and alleviate pressure points. We found memory foam beds for side sleepers, couples, and anyone else who has ever dreamed of sleeping on a cloud.
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