Scientists design a tougher, safer bicycle helmet using a combination of materials

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News Medical – Life SciencesReviewed
by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Jul 23 2021
As cities worldwide expand their networks of cycling paths and more cyclists take to the streets, the chances of cycling accidents and potential collisions increase as well, underscoring the need for proper cycling safety in dense urban areas.
According to a World Health Organisation report in 2020, more than 60 per cent of the reported bicycle-related deaths and long-term disabilities are a result of accidents with head injuries.
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