Inside the Army's extreme test lab, inventing futuristic food, gear, and warfighters

Soldiers train on digital screens at Natick. Business Insider Natick Soldier Systems Center tests gear for extreme conditions to improve soldier safety. Experiments enhance military gear, focusing on clothing, food, and human performance. Scientists at Natick study the effects of sleep deprivation and physical strain on soldiers' endurance. From flash fires to freezing rooms, the US Army Natick Soldier Systems Center has spent more than 60 years pushing equipment and soldiers to their limit...