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Turns out some mysterious chemical additives may not be all bad. The sports drink and Popsicle color additive known as "brilliant blue" might have some serious benefits for people who suffer from spinal injuries, a new study reports. More »
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A sturdy helmet does a great job of protecting your head whether you're clearing aliens from an off-world mining colony or clearing the puck away from a 6'4" power forward on a hockey rink. They don't do much for your neck, though, which is why certain head-on impacts can lead to devastating spinal injuries. A new kind of helmet, the Pro-Neck-Tor, uses surprisingly simple technology that could save athletes (not to mention space marines) from life in a wheelchair. More »
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