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Science News for October 14, 2023


Hockey head impact research highlights need to improve injury prevention

Researchers found that players with visible signs of concussion experienced greater head rotational velocities. Shoulder-to-head impacts were nearly four times more common than board-to-head impacts, highlighting the need for improved rink design and protective equipment to reduce any contact to the head.

SourceSimon Fraser University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateOct 14, 2023

Move over carbon, the nanotube family just got bigger

Researchers have engineered a range of new single-walled transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanotubes with different compositions, chirality, and diameters. The ability to synthesize diverse structures offers insights into their growth mechanism and novel optical properties.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateOct 14, 2023