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By Nov 19, 2014
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This Helmet Will Tell You When It’s No Longer Safe To Wear It

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The Helmet That Could Change Football

It's flexible, but it can really take a beating.

By Jun 28, 2013
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This Goofy-Looking Helmet Is Made Of Old Newspapers

Recycled newspapers: Good for the planet, good for preventing head injury.

By May 08, 2013
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2013 Invention Awards: Fume Fighter

A welding helmet to make metalwork safer.

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By Dec 18, 2012
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New Football Helmet Could Save the Sport

Athletes in the U.S. suffer 3.8 million sports-related concussions each year. While helmet makers dither with small improvements, Swedish scientists have built something that could protect us all.

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A Smarter Football Helmet Could Prevent Brain Damage

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By Apr 14, 2011
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By Feb 05, 2011
Technology

Woodpeckers’ Heads Inspire New Shock-Absorbing Systems for Electronics and Humans

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Inside the Army’s Next-Generation Shockproof Helmets

Next-generation blast-ready headgear draws inspiration from Nascar and Star Wars alike