Color-Changing Film Could Help Detect Concussions

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In an effort to better understand and protect against concussions, a team of University of Pennsylvania researchers has developed a new material that changes color based on how hard it is hit.

Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries caused by hard hits on the playing field have been linked to dementia and memory loss. However, it is not always easy to immediately tell whether a player has taken a dangerous hit. As a result, some players continue to participate in activities that put them at risk.

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