Protection
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The folks over at Wandrd have launched a Kickstarter campaign for a travel bag that has an inflatable back panel for custom comfort and support, and can be had with inflatable protection for your camera.
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When you ship something, you typically put bubble wrap or newspaper around it, to provide impact protection and to keep it from rattling around inside the box. Well, PaQ is a self-inflating gadget that does the same thing for the precious contents of your suitcase.
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A new material could help reduce the risk of bowel perforations or hernias, as surgeons are suturing up incisions in the abdominal wall. The material provides protection during surgery, yet harmlessly dissolves in a matter of hours.
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Adding something that gives it a bit more bling without tarnishing the original patina of a classic motor car makes for a special day. After adding new wheels to a 1965 Dodge Dart GT, we added RimBlades protectors and then tested everything out in a local parade.
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The latest from Brooklyness may offer a bicycle riding experience like no other. The Classon helmet is designed to improve safety and visibility with gesture-activated turn signals, automatic brake lights, blind spot detection, and more.
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Helmets help reduce the likelihood of concussions, but they're not 100 percent effective. Help may be on the way, however, in the form of a simple neck band.
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Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled a special-protection model of its S 600 limo, with the highest level of ballistic protection for civilian vehicles. The S 600 Guard is aimed at the likes of heads of state and business leaders who may be concerned about bullets or explosives being aimed at them.
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Industrial Design student Kama Jania from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, Poland has created a working prototype of a lightning-proof tent. The Bolt tent is part of a series of three different tents that are each designed to protect users from direct lightning strikes and step voltage.
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Sigma has announced a line of filters which use a newly-developed Clear Glass Ceramic material to offer increased protection to your lenses. The new glass, which is produced using a special heat treatment, makes the WR Ceramic Protector filters thinner and lighter, while also being stronger.
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MIT researchers have looked at the unique shells of chitons, using X-rays to discover their secrets. The results reveal a no-compromise setup that provides the tiny sea creatures with both protection and optical visibility. The findings could one day inspire man-made armor with similar abilities.
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One of the reasons that many cyclists give for not wearing a helmet is the fact that they take up so much room. As a result, we've seen some companies developing folding helmets. One of the latest, Headkayse, claims that its helmet not only folds down small, but that it's also more comfortable.
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Sports helmets usually receive impacts at an angle, with the resulting twisting of the head potentially causing brain injuries to the wearer. Now, scientists have developed something to help keep that from happening – a sticker.
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