Color-changing polymer may signal traumatic brain injuries in soldiers, athletes
Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 08:50
in Health & Medicine
A bomb blast or a rough tackle can inflict brain damage that destroys lives. Yet at the time of impact, these injuries are often invisible. To detect head trauma immediately, a team of researchers has developed a polymer-based material that changes colors depending on how hard it is hit. The goal is to someday incorporate this material into protective headgear, providing an obvious indication of injury.