What is Citizen? The safety app explained
Download the Citizen app to stay safe and aware, with instant access to verified 911 information. We take a look at how it works and some of its best features......»»
Test shows Rivian R1T breaches guardrail as heavy EVs challenge safety infrastructure
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted a crash test of a Rivian R1T, which broke through a guardrail at 60 mph ‘with little reduction in speed.' The study says road barriers need to adapt to a heavier vehicle fleet......»»
Swarming cicadas, stock traders, and the wisdom of the crowd
The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes......»»
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»
Fiber Optics Bring You Internet. Now They’re Also Listening to Trains
“Distributed acoustic sensing” looks for disturbances in fiber to detect earthquakes and even insects. Can it also improve rail safety?.....»»
Fire at GM’s marquee EV plant caused $1M in damage — and put safety officials on edge
A fire at GM’s marquee EV plant caused $1 million in damage and put safety officials on edge......»»
Fire at GM’s marquee EV plant caused $1M in damages — and put safety officials on edge
A fire at GM’s marquee EV plant caused $1M in damages and put safety officials on edge......»»
Boeing withdraws bid for safety exemption as details on missing bolts emerge
Boeing workers apparently failed to replace bolts after reinstalling door plug. Enlarge / A hole is covered where a door plug blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane used by Alaska Airlines. (credit: Getty Images) Boeing is wi.....»»
Nitrogen-based fertilizers differentially affect protist community composition in paddy field soils, finds study
The soil microbiome has far-reaching significance, particularly for rice production, which can be better explained with a Japanese proverb: "Rice grows with soil fertility, while upland crops depend on fertilization." Therefore, understanding the pad.....»»
NHTSA closes 7-year probe of FCA over vehicle rollaways
NHTSA closed a seven-year safety investigation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles after finding no evidence that rollaway accidents were caused by design or manufacturing defects. The investigation, launched in December 2016, came after over two dozen v.....»»
Microparticles from road tires are "high concern" pollutants, research shows
Plastic microparticles released into the environment from common road tires should be treated as a "high concern" pollutant that may exceed chronic safety limits in some heavily contaminated environments, new research has shown......»»
How GM"s Cruise tried — and failed — to contain self-driving safety crisis
Intentional or not, delays in sharing information on robotaxi crash played outsized role in how the company's problems unfolded, report finds......»»
Deep learning reveals molecular secrets of explosive perchlorate salts
Perchlorates are a class of compounds that are notorious for their explosive nature. This raises safety concerns during experiments involving complex compounds that contain perchlorate ions, since explosions can be triggered even by the slightest sho.....»»
Ford recalls nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over safety issue
Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over a safety issue that could increase the chances of a crash......»»
The controversy around "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld," explained
New "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld" has been accused of plagiarism, as well as of using generative AI art. Palworld instantly exploded in popularity upon its early access launch. Widely described as "Pokémon with guns," the video ga.....»»
iOS 17.3 – Stolen Device Protection explained – why you should upgrade now [Video]
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 17.3 with the headlining Stolen Device Protection feature. This feature, which helps protect your device from being compromised by thieves, makes updating to iOS 17.3 a no-brainer. But additional features, like Apple Mus.....»»
Study finds no evidence for fractal scaling in canopy surfaces across a diverse range of forest types
The complexity of forests cannot be explained by simple mathematical rules, a study finds. The way trees grow together do not resemble how branches grow on a single tree, scientists have discovered......»»
Water self-purification achieved via electron donation: Novel catalyst enables sustainable wastewater treatment
Emerging contaminants (ECs) in natural water bodies, including endocrine disruptors, pharmaceuticals, and synthetic dyes, pose a grave threat to public water safety. Current wastewater treatment technologies, while somewhat effective, fall short of e.....»»
A new digital ecosystem to boost food safety
Trust is a highly valuable asset for food supply chains, especially when it comes to exports. Buyers look for proof that rigorous regulations around food safety and other expectations have been met......»»
AI meets citizen science to unlock the nature of storytelling
A new project led by McGill University researchers seeks to understand one of humanity's oldest practices and most powerful tools—storytelling. From ancient oral traditions to modern-day literature and digital narratives, storytelling is an essenti.....»»
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s ending, explained
If Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's time travel-filled story left you confused, here's a full breakdown of its ending......»»