Tag: Protective Clothing and Gear

Will This Device Protect Athletes’ Brains, or Only Make Them Think It Does?

More and more pro and college athletes are trying on the Q-Collar as they search for something, anything, that might keep their brains safe. But does it work?

As the Pandemic Drags On, Americans Struggle for New Balance

As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty.

Masks Cut Covid Spread in Schools, Study Finds

In a so-called natural experiment, two school districts in Boston maintained masking after mandates had been lifted in others, enabling a unique comparison.

How Climate Change Is Changing What We Wear

A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims.