Football Helmets: The Last Line of Defense?
Season 2 Episode 43 | 3m 35s
Reactions looks into a football helmet and how chemistry helps keeps players safe.
Reactions is tackling the science of helmets on football players. Is this foam chemistry enough to save lives? Football is back, and with all the hard hits and tough tackles come renewed concerns about safety. Every NFL player is required to wear a helmet, but the helmets of today are a far cry from the leather creations from decades ago.
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Football Helmets: The Last Line of Defense?
Season 2 Episode 43 | 3m 35s
Reactions is tackling the science of helmets on football players. Is this foam chemistry enough to save lives? Football is back, and with all the hard hits and tough tackles come renewed concerns about safety. Every NFL player is required to wear a helmet, but the helmets of today are a far cry from the leather creations from decades ago.
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