Face Shield For Soldiers Could Shield Brain, Too

Face shield for soldiers could shield brain, too

MIT's rocket scientists have teamed up with a brain-injury expert in the military to show that a face shield could block much of the blast waves from roadside bombs, boosting protection for U.S. soldiers.

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