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 best bone conduction headphones for 2021
Bone conduction headphones can make working out easier and safer. Here, we've rounded up our favorite open-ear models from the likes of Aftershokz and Bose......»»
Study outlines testing strategies for safer air travel during the pandemic
Almost 90 percent of infectious travelers could be detected with rapid SARS-CoV-2 tests at the airport, and most imported infections could be prevented with a combination of pre-travel testing and a five-day post-travel quarantine that would only lif.....»»
Ten years of safer skies with Europe"s other satnav system
With 26 satellites in orbit and more than two billion receivers in use, Europe's Galileo satellite navigation system has made a massive impact. But our continent has another satnav system that has been providing safety-of-life services for ten years.....»»
With gene therapy, scientists develop opioid-free solution for chronic pain
A gene therapy for chronic pain could offer a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids. Researchers have developed the new therapy, which works by temporarily repressing a gene involved in sensing pain. It increased pain tolerance in mice, lowered.....»»
Lattice Partners with DARPA Toolbox Initiative to Accelerate Technology Innovation
Initiative Encourages Use of Lattice Tools and FPGAs in DARPA Prototype and Production Applications Lattice FPGA Design Software and IP Now Available to DARPA Programs HILLSBORO, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NAS.....»»
Philly to dim lights to make it safer for birds in flight
The lights of Philadelphia might not shine as bright in the coming weeks as a coalition in the City of Brotherly Love tries to prevent millions of migrating birds that pass through twice a year from slamming into skyscrapers and crashing to the sidew.....»»
Waymo Simulated Real-World Crashes To Prove Its Self-Driving Cars Can Prevent Deaths
In a bid to prove that its robot drivers are safer than humans, Waymo simulated dozens of real-world fatal crashes that took place in Arizona over nearly a decade. From a report: The Google spinoff discovered that replacing either vehicle in a two-ca.....»»
Why the "Small Internet" Movement Wants to Revive Gopher
Long-time Slashdot reader lee1 shares a new article from Linux magazine: The danger and irritations of the modern web have unleashed a movement dedicated to creating a safer and simpler alternative. The old Gopher network and the new Gemini protocol.....»»
"Urban Sun is not intended to create a guaranteed safe space" says Studio Roosegaarde
Studio Roosegaarde's Urban Sun proposal to use ultraviolet lights to make outdoor spaces safer from Covid-19 can only be used at night and people still need to wear masks and observe social distancing, the designer has explained. Read more S.....»»
EU to propose a ‘digital pass’ for COVID-19 vaccination/test status to help safer travel
EU to propose a ‘digital pass’ for COVID-19 vaccination/test status to help safer travel.....»»
New-school solution for recruiting auto techs
While other dealerships struggle to find technicians, Magic Toyota in Edmonds, Wash., is training its own techs in-house, hiring a full-time professor to lead staff development efforts......»»
With $62.5M in debt financing, Road Runner Media puts digital ads behind commercial vehicles
If Southern California-based Road Runner Media succeeds, you’ll start seeing a lot more ads while you’re driving. That’s because the startup is placing digital screens on the back of technicians’ vans, delivery vehicles, buses.....»»
A Digital Firewall in Myanmar, Built With Guns and Wire Cutters
The Myanmar soldiers descended before dawn on Feb. 1, bearing rifles and wire cutters. At gunpoint, they ordered technicians at telecom operators to switch off the internet. For good measure, the soldiers snipped wires without knowing what they were.....»»
Making swimming pools safer by reducing chlorine disinfection byproducts
Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from chlorine disinfection of the pools to respiratory problems, including asthma, in avid swimmers. N.....»»
Radioactive bone cement may be safer in treating spinal tumors
A radioactive bone cement that's injected into bone to provide support and local irradiation is proving to be a safer alternative to conventional radiation therapy for bone tumors, according to a new study......»»
Energy-harvest technology to make roads safer
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are an emerging technology that harvests the freely available mechanical energy from daily human activities......»»
Stay Cyber Safe: A DSCI-Twitter Awareness Initiative
On the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2021, DSCI & Twitter India have joined hands to spread awareness on Online & Digital Safety, not just for the day but for coming weeks and round-the-month. Stay Cyber Safe is an awareness campaign crafted around.....»»
Facebook Says It Plans To Remove Posts With False Vaccine Claims.
Facebook said on Monday that it plans to remove posts with erroneous claims about vaccines from across its platform, including taking down assertions that vaccines cause autism or that it is safer for people to contract Covid-19 than to receive the v.....»»
Study updates safer options for fall armyworm control in Africa
CABI scientists have updated the first major study of potential biological controls that could be used in the fight against the devastating fall armyworm in Africa. The research offers new insight into evidence of their efficacy in the field and incr.....»»
Online gambling faces fresh restrictions
A new package of measures is designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer......»»