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......»»
Identifying ways to make equestrian sport safer for horses and riders
In the first study of horse falls in over 20 years, University of Bristol academics have identified some simple interventions to reduce the risk of injury in equestrian sport—making it safer for both horses and riders......»»
Next-generation batteries could use material derived from trees
Researchers have developed a tree-derived material for use in solid state batteries, which are safer and less environmentally damaging than current batteries......»»
NASA completes mega-moon rocket stacking
NASA has completed stacking of the agency's mega-Moon rocket and spacecraft that will launch the next generation of deep space operations, including Artemis missions on and around the Moon. Engineers and technicians successfully secured the Orion spa.....»»
The Smartest Way to Use Rapid At-Home COVID Tests
The self-administered tests are sold over the counter, holding out the promise of safer gatherings. But interpreting results requires savvy -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Specific UV light wavelength could offer low-cost, safe way to curb COVID-19 spread
A specific wavelength of ultraviolet (UV) light is not only extremely effective at killing the virus which causes COVID-19, but is also safer for use in public spaces, finds new CU Boulder research......»»
Are your children safe online? Bark and Cricket offer monitoring app to parents
Bark and Cricket Wireless offer a free and discounted parental monitoring tool to help keep children safer online......»»
Leaked Apple Training Videos Show How the iPhone-Maker Undermines Third-Party Repair
em1ly shares a report from Motherboard, which obtained leaked training videos Apple made for its authorized repair partners, showing how the company trains repair technicians to undermine third party companies and talk customers into buying more expe.....»»
This powerful solar generator is down to $180 at Amazon today
Keep safer in a storm or while camping with this great solar generator that's down to just $180 right now......»»
New food freezing concept improves quality, increases safety, cuts energy use
Shifting to a new food freezing method could make for safer and better quality frozen foods while saving energy and reducing carbon emissions, according to a new study by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Univer.....»»
Smart Cities, Bad Metaphors, and a Better Urban Future
Shannon Mattern's new book 'A City Is Not a Computer' digs into the data, dashboards, and language that keep people from building better, safer communities......»»
New technology will allow important metals to be made more efficiently
University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering researchers have invented a cheaper, safer, and simpler technology that will allow a "stubborn" group of metals and metal oxides to be made into thin films used in many electronic.....»»
Managing earthquakes triggered by oil production: Scientists demonstrate safer wastewater disposal method
A team of scientists has developed an approach to disposing wastewater that reduces the danger of triggering an earthquake......»»
Instagram to default young teens to private accounts, restrict ads and unwanted adult contact
As it gears up to expand access to younger users, Instagram this morning announced a series of updates designed to make its app a safer place for online teens. The company says it will now default users to private accounts at sign-up if they’re.....»»
Norby raises $3.8M for an all-in-one creator marketing platform
Early in the pandemic, Nick Gerard, Steven Layne, and Samantha Safer Valentine had a hit on their hands. In the era before Zoom fatigue set in, the trio launched Mainstream Live, a website and newsletter that curated live virtual events across platfo.....»»
Scientists develop tougher, safer bicycle helmets using new plastic material
Researchers have developed a tougher, safer bicycle helmet using a combination of materials. The new helmet prototype has higher energy absorption, reducing the amount of energy transferred to a cyclist's head in the event of an accident and likely l.....»»
NASA switches Hubble to backup hardware in last-ditch effort to get it back online
Last month, on June 13, the HST's main payload computer went down, and NASA engineers could not get it to reboot past safe mode. Technicians thought the problem might have something to do with the 31-year-old orbiting telescope's memory module. Howev.....»»
Thruster research to help propel spacecraft
Faster space maneuvers and safer, more sustainable, propellants may soon be possible thanks to a new three-year partnership between The Australian National University and French propulsion company ThrustMe......»»
Texan city to deploy intelligent traffic system from Velodyne Lidar
The pilot program will use lidar to monitor traffic at a dangerous intersection. Enlarge / Velodyne lidar sensors will create a real-time 3D map of this dangerous intersection in Austin to help the city make its roads safer. (credit: Velodyne).....»»
Velodyne and Nvidia will try to make traffic safer in Austin, Texas
The pilot program will use lidar to monitor traffic at a dangerous intersection. Enlarge / Velodyne lidar sensors will create a real-time 3D map of this dangerous intersection in Austin to help the city make its roads safer. (credit: Velodyne).....»»
Preventing oxygen release leads to safer high-energy-density batteries
A research group has produced fresh insights about the release of oxygen in lithium-ion batteries, paving the way for more robust and safer high-energy-density batteries......»»