Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Fracking’s rewards come with risks, survey shows
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Most Michigan and Pennsylvania residents say hydrofracking is good for the economy, but also have concerns about chemicals used and other environmental risks, a new survey shows. Continue…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:55 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Apr 22, 2013 14:55 - 0 Comments
Test quickly detects if food is contaminated
U. MISSOURI (US) — Food safety and bioterrorism defense may benefit from an improved toxin detection test that researchers are hoping will boost the economy, too. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 22, 2013 11:22 - 1 Comment
Doctors make the call about gun permits
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — New protocols and policies are needed to help physicians assess a patient’s physical or mental competency to carry a concealed weapon, say experts. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 19, 2013 11:07 - 0 Comments
Are those tiny gold particles bad for you?
STONY BROOK (US) — Pure gold nanoparticles found in everyday items such as personal care products can inhibit fat storage, slow wound healing, and accelerate wrinkling. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 17, 2013 10:41 - 0 Comments
‘Plasma’ zaps bacteria in bagged veggies
PURDUE (US) — Exposing packaged liquids and fresh produce to an electrical field for just minutes might eliminate all traces of food borne pathogens. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 15, 2013 6:03 - 1 Comment
Video games prep miners for danger
U. ARIZONA (US) — Scientists are developing interactive computer games to better train miners to avoid fatal accidents and potential emergencies while on the job. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 31, 2012 13:57 - 1 Comment
Report: more children hurt from falling TVs
VANDERBILT (US) — Nearly 13,000 children are injured each year in the US from televisions tipping over, with a child dying every three weeks, according to a new report. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 14, 2012 13:39 - 5 Comments
App lets seniors rate ‘age-friendly’ places
U. TORONTO (CAN) — With a new app, seniors can rate the “age-friendliness” of restaurants, libraries, crosswalks, shopping centers, and public transit—and share their ratings with others. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 18, 2012 10:56 - 2 Comments
Hunters risk falls without safety equipment
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Tree stands give hunters a bird’s-eye view of wild game, but some hunters continue to suffer serious injuries after failing to wear a safety harness, say doctors. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 13, 2012 16:42 - 0 Comments
Social marketing could make farms safer
PENN STATE (US) — Better marketing tactics may lead to improved safety in one of the nation’s most dangerous occupations—farming. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 27, 2012 10:29 - 0 Comments
Obese drivers more likely to forgo seatbelt
U. BUFFALO (US) — Obese drivers are far less likely to wear seatbelts than drivers of normal weight, which puts them at greater risk of severe injury or death in a car accident. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 5, 2009 13:57 - 1 Comment
Food insecurity growing issue for kids
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. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 30, 2009 10:55 - 2 Comments
In Hawaii, fewer—but more deadly—copter crashes
JOHNS HOPKINS (US)—The number of sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii has dropped by 47 percent since an emergency FAA rule was adopted in 1994 following a spate of accidents. However, a new study finds the remaining crashes have become more deadly. (more…)
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…)
