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Novel helmet liner 30 times better at stopping concussions (newatlas.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Researchers have developed a new, lightweight foam made from carbon nanotubes that, when used as a helmet liner, absorbed the kinetic energy caused by an impact almost 30 times better than liners currently used in US military helmets. The foam could prevent or significantly reduce the likelihood of concussion in military personnel and sportspeople.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Carbon nanotubes are extremely expensive and difficult to manufacture, especially in volume

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So are replacement quarterbacks

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

And trained NFL-tier brains!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Since first adopters will probably be US military with their unlimited budged, the cost will only affect civilian sectors and by that time the cost should decrease due to scale of production.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol, Browns helmet is the default, no logo helmet...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

It IS the logo!