Neat News 3299 (added 2025-03-31)
Geometry for better bicycle helmets

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In addition to the right material used for a bicycle helmet its geometric design can improve its shock-absorbing properties. Now, a helmet has been developed using a so-called auxetic structure that can absorb energy more effectively than traditional materials.
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