A shock-absorbing football helmet system being developed at the University of Michigan could blunt some dangerous physics that today's head protection ignores. The engineering researchers making the ...

November 25, 2008 -- Of all the threats facing U.S. soldiers in combat, among the most dangerous are roadside bombs and other improvised explosive devices (IED's). At the 61st Meeting of the American ...

A baseball helmet that fits properly should never be parted from its owner. A helmet's main objective is to protect players, and remain in place throughout the duration of the play. [Join a Yahoo ...

Air bags are the safety standard in cars to cushion a direct impact from a collision. But what about air bags for bike helmets to protect from similar impact situations? A bioengineering group at ...

Researchers at Cardiff University in the UK have joined forces with the helmet-maker Charles Owen Inc. to develop a new material that could protect against a range of head injuries. Dubbed “C 3 “, the ...

The NFL continues to drive innovation in helmet safety, providing data and collaborating with medical experts, engineers and manufacturers to spur the development of better performing helmets.