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Ananova : Airbag unveiled for skyscraper workers =========================== A wearable airbag has been invented which might have protected office workers who jumped from the World Trade Centre. Russian scientists say the device fits into a backpack and gives a good chance of survival at any height. Users must fall backwards from the building and then the airbag inflates and a series of air-filled layers absorb the shock of impact. Scientists from the Babakin Research Centre in Moscow say it doesn't matter what height people jump from because it works just as well from the first or the 51st floors. It weighs 44 pounds, the outer skin is fireproof and it is expected to cost between �70 and �200. Story filed: 14:35 Wednesday 9th January 2002 ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9WB2D Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
