Liquid nanofoam: A game changer for future football helmets

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(Funded by the National Science Foundation)

Researchers at Michigan State University are testing a liquid nanofoam liner, a material full of tiny nanopores, that could prolong the safe use of football helmets. When a helmet withstands an impact severe enough to cause a concussion to the player wearing it, the safety features of the helmet are compromised, rendering equipment unsafe for further use.