While bike helmets have become lighter and more comfortable to wear in the last couple of decades, their shape has remained largely unchanged. Not surprising when you consider the shape of people ...

Science and bicycling meet in a new helmet design New helmet is supposed to solve a problem identified in studies of NFL injuries.

A sophisticated new virtual skull is set to help researchers study evolution and design better crash helmets, says an Australian scientist.

Space Marine 2 lets players purge aliens and heretics in style via a number of cosmetics, including a helmet toggle option across its game modes.

Researchers have made progress against ‘the skull challenge,’ getting through barriers that prohibit ultrasound from imaging the brain while a patient is moving.

Although the human head is a potent symbol in many South American cultures, archaeologists working at a site in Ecuador were surprised to find two babies buried with “helmets” made from the ...

Two infants were buried some 2,100 years ago wearing "helmets" made from the skulls of other children, archaeologists have discovered.

Designed to be worn with the skull on the front, or the back of the head, the choice is yours. In case of night riding, dark conditions, or strict helmet law requirements, you can reverse the helmet ...

A space-age helmet could save lives by slashing the time it takes to diagnose a stroke. The high-tech device works by firing soundwaves into the skull. These are instantly converted into video ...

What is rotational impact? When do you have to replace your helmet? Here’s what to look for when shopping for a bike helmet.

Now, a day after successful surgery to repair her skull, the helmet adorned with the Arizona state flag that she has worn since she was shot in the head by Jared Lee Loughner in January is finally ...