The NFL has had a problem lately. OK, maybe a few problems.. .One of the biggest ON the field issues has been player safety in general, and concussions specifically. Neuroscientist Raymond ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Adding magnets to football helmets could reduce the risk of concussions, new research suggests. When two players collide, the magnets in their helmets would repel each other ...

Why not outfit football helmets with powerful magnets? The repelling force of just a single one-pound magnet made from the rare earth element neodymium can deflect at least 300 pounds of ...

A researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University is experimenting with putting magnets in football helmets to dull the impact. NPR's Tess Vigeland speaks with neuroscientist Raymond Colello.