Posts Tagged ‘safety’
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“Rather than being a time of security and safety, the childhood years for many American children are a time of economic turmoil, risk, and hardship,” Mark Rank says.
WASHINGTON-ST. LOUIS (US)—The percentage of black children who live in a household where food stamps will be used at some point in their childhood is a staggering 90 percent, according to a new study. Continue…
Thursday, November 5, 2009 13:57 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Jun 30, 2009 12:59 - 0 Comments
High-tech ‘couture’ with firefighters in mind
The same scientific approach that led to the full-body Speedo swimsuits worn by athletes at last summer’s Beijing Olympics is being applied to improve the fit and performance of firefighter gear. Researchers at eight universities, including Iowa State, are collecting data from local firefighters to develop new designs.
Science & Technology - Jun 30, 2009 10:55 - 0 Comments
In Hawaii, fewer—but more deadly—copter crashes
Researchers from Johns Hopkins have investigated the effect of a 1994 FAA rule, designed to address a rash of sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii. While the number of crashes has dropped dramatically since 1994, the types of crashes occurring are more likely to result in fatalities. (Credit: http://onlinephotosharinggallery.net)
Science & Technology - May 12, 2009 16:46 - 0 Comments
Safety no longer a luxury with in-car sensors
UC IRVINE (US)—Drivers worldwide soon will navigate dangerous road conditions more safely, thanks to new sensor technology. The device features a microscopic gyroscope that alerts the safety system to correct when it detects the vehicle beginning to spin or roll. (more…)
