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By Claire Maldarelli Mar 19, 2019

Technology

Trek’s new bike helmet mimics your brain’s protective fluid

A better understanding of how concussions happen has led to more innovative helmet designs.

By Stan Horaczek Apr 1, 2018

Technology

Rotational forces can be a killer in a crash, but these helmets can handle it

MIPS helmets use slippery tech to protect your head.

By Berne Broudy and Grennan Milliken Oct 19, 2016

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The 9 Greatest Recreation Innovations Of The Year

These are the Best Of What's New

By Mary Beth Griggs Oct 5, 2016

Health

Airbag For Your Head May Work Better Than A Bike Helmet

Lab tests show the idea is not just hot air

By Haniya Rae Sep 12, 2016

Science

A Helmet Inspired By Woodpeckers Could Save Football Players From Concussions

High school student builds protective gear that compensates for impacts

By Kelsey D. Atherton Aug 22, 2016

Military

Companies Using Prison Labor Made Thousands Of Shoddy Helmets For American Troops

The lowest bidder did a bad job

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 12, 2016

Aviation

Inventor Injured After Flying Jetpack Without A Helmet

Don’t do that, guys

By Berne Broudy Aug 13, 2015

Gadgets

Gear To Keep Bikers Safe

Suit up, road warriors

By Levi Sharpe Jun 17, 2015

Health

Brain-Stimulating Helmet May Help Parkinson’s Patients

A non-invasive alternative to brain surgery could be as effective

By Popular Science Staff Nov 19, 2014

Gadgets

This Helmet Will Tell You When It’s No Longer Safe To Wear It

Introducing the POC helmet integrity system

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