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Airbag bicycle helmets may be safer than conventional foam versions

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Bicycle helmets that utilize airbag technology instead of conventional hard foam may offer five times more protection against brain injuries, according to Stanford University researchers. Ben Gruber reports.

Added on the 02/11/2016 19:14:46 - Copyright : Reuters EN

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