EV technicians need a new, safer toolbox
In addtion to new EV tools, proper safety training for technicians and other service department staff who may come in contact with the vehicle — from parts runners to porters — is essential......»»
The Nuclear Reactors of the Future Have a Russia Problem
Next-generation nuclear plants could be safer and more efficient, but first the US has to figure out how to fuel them up—without relying on Russia......»»
Does ExpressVPN work on a Chromebook?
Chromebooks are generally very secure but ExpressVPN makes them even safer when browsing on a public Wi-Fi network. Here's what you need to know......»»
New technique for monitoring soil freezing will make building on permafrost safer
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from JSC Research Center of Construction have demonstrated the practical utility of their previously patented method for determining at what temperature soil freezes and how much unfrozen water it contains. M.....»»
Ford"s ‘Electric University" to train dealers in all things EV
Ford and its dealer council will launch "Electric University" to give salespeople, service technicians and parts department staffers a crash course on all things EV......»»
Tesla says Autopilot is safe; SEC ready to distribute $40M Musk settlement
The company's letter to senators said: “Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD Capability features enhance the ability of our customers to drive safer than the average driver in the U.S.”.....»»
From quantum vibrations to nanodiamonds, unusual toolbox puts dangerous SARS-CoV-2 variants under surveillance
With each new SARS-CoV-2 variant that has emerged, global panic ensues to determine its level of threat. But a group of quantum biologists, engineers, and virus physicists think we already have the tools to more easily detect—and stop—dangerous c.....»»
Shock-absorbing material could lead to stronger, lighter and safer helmets and vehicles
A team of Johns Hopkins University researchers created shock-absorbing material that protects like a metal, but is lighter, stronger, reusable. The new foam-like material could be a game-changer for helmets, body armor, and automobile and aerospace p.....»»
Low on gas: Ukraine invasion chokes supply of neon needed for chipmaking
Production of gases used to make semiconductors at risk. Enlarge / Technicians inspect a semiconductor wafer during testing in the cleanroom at the Tower Semiconductor Ltd. plant in Migdal HaEmek, Israel. (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Ima.....»»
How politics, not climate change, is responsible for disasters and conflict
The latest UN report on the potential impacts of climate change gives a grim verdict, with some effects now deemed unavoidable. But there are also lessons on disasters and violent conflicts which could help save lives and create safer societies regar.....»»
"Light of a million suns" key to unlocking secrets of healthier and safer rice
Swinburne scientists are using a football field-sized synchrotron light facility to examine individual grains of rice to help enhance global food security, nutritional value and the food safety of cereal grains......»»
High levels of hazardous chemicals found in Canadian nail salons
A recent University of Toronto study, in collaboration with Parkdale Queen West Community Heath Center and the Healthy Nail Salons Network, shows that nail technicians in discount salons are exposed to several chemicals widely used as plasticizers an.....»»
3 next-gen helmet designs that could curb concussions in the NFL
In 2019, the NFL launched a design competition for safer helmet technologies. These are the three companies that won, along with their incredible technologies.....»»
COVID causes “substantial” longterm cardiovascular risks, huge study finds
COVID will affect cardiovascular health, health care for years to come, authors say. Enlarge / X-ray technicians take a chest X-ray of an unvaccinated COVID-19 patient on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) floor at Hartford Hospital in Hart.....»»
Apple outlines plans to update AirTags after reports of stalking
Apple’s latest statement on AirTags lays out steps it has taken and will take to make AirTags safer. It lays out things users can already do to protect themselves against those who might use AirTags to stalk or steal from them and promises future u.....»»
UK brings back plans for porn site age verification checks using passports, credit cards
To mark Safer Internet Day, UK digital minister Chris Philip announced that the Online Safety Bill would be updated with a section requiring all sites that publish pornography, not just those with user-generated content (i.e. OnlyFans), to put “rob.....»»
Android malware can factory-reset phones after draining bank accounts
First found in 2019, Brata keeps adding new forms of malice to its toolbox. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A banking-fraud trojan that has been targeting Android users for three years has been updated to create even more grief.....»»
Understanding Waves, Pulses, Lights, and Motors
Learn all the basics of how waves and pulses connect and control various things in the maker toolbox The post Understanding Waves, Pulses, Lights, and Motors appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Road Salt Works. But It"s Also Bad for the Environment.
As snowstorms sweep the East Coast of the United States this week, transportation officials have deployed a go-to solution for keeping winter roads clear: salt. From a report: But while pouring tons of salt on roads makes winter driving safer, it als.....»»
Exploring safer carbon capture and storage
Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have increased significantly over the last 50 years, resulting in higher global temperatures and abrupt changes to Earth's climate. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is one of the new technologies that scientist.....»»
The latest Ring doorbell just got a $30 discount — but hurry!
This doorbell will keep your home safer and more secure, as well as give you more control over anyone knocking your door......»»