This Hiker Credits Metallica for Saving Her and Her Dog From Hungry Cougar
When this woman had a close encounter with a cougar in the Canadian wilderness, she says that she was saved by a particularly gnarly Metallica song.
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All Australian Bushfires in NSW Have Officially Been Contained Thanks to Week of Heavy Rain
Thanks to a week of torrential rainfall across New South Wales, Australian firefighters have managed to contain all the uncontrolled bushfires.
Australia Rejoices As Rainfall Extinguishes One-Third of All Bushfires in a Single Day
Since the rain began falling across eastern Australia this week, 20 of the region's active bushfires were extinguished in a single day.
14-Year-old Awarded $25,000 For Her Invention That Totally Eliminates Blind Spots in Your Car Using a Projector
Alaina Gassler's ingenious solution for automotive blind spots could prevent countless traffic collisions if it is implemented into people's cars.
Wildfires: Bad For People - But Good for the Environment
Are the wildfires in California and Oregon actually beneficial for the health of the forests in any way? We asked our friends at EarthTalk.
Floater Wetsuit Helps People Overcome Their Fear of Water
A wetsuit called the Floater by Airtime Watertime is getting people in the water and swimming after decades of living in fear of deep water.
Japan's New Bullet Train Designed With Natural Disasters and Earthquakes in Mind
The new Japanese N700S passenger bullet trains were designed with lithium-ion battery-powered motors to help the trains run during natural disasters.
Researchers Develop Air Filter Capable of Trapping and Killing COVID-19
The University of Houston researchers designed the device to kill off airborne pathogens by heating them to temperatures of 200 degrees Celsius.
Startup Global-PPE Delivers Essential Protective Gear to Native American Reservations
A healthcare startup called Global-PPE based in Virginia delivered personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to underserved Native Americans.
26-0 Vote Passes the 'Breonna Law' Banning No-Knock Police Raids in Kentucky
Louisville Kentucky Metro Council passed the Breonna Law - a ban on no-knock police raids after one such raid killed resident EMT Breonna Taylor.
Not Only Does New Solar Chimney Design Cut Energy Costs By 50%, It Can Also Save Lives During a Fire
In this new study, the chimney's ventilation system was shown to "radically boost" the length of safe evacuation time from 2 minutes to 14 minutes.
2016 Was One of the Safest Years in Aviation History
This year continued an exciting decline in airline accidents since 2004 thanks to safer and more stringent safety procedures.
"See-Through" Trucks Will Allow Drivers to See the Highway Ahead
Samsung has developed a new technology called the Safety Truck, which gives the illusion of transparency and gives drivers a peak at the road ahead.
Teen Succeeds at Making Free Sunscreen Available at Public Pools
Five St. Louis pools have now been equipped with free sunscreen dispensers thanks to the efforts of a local high school student.
Marine Vet Crushed on Harley Invents Illuminated Windshield for Bikers
After a debilitating motorcycle accident, former Marine John Miller, saw opportunity in the face of adversity. Crushed by the weight of his Harley after an SUV ran over him, he wondered, How could this happen? Miller's motorcycle was well lit at night from the front and back, but those lights weren't visible from the side. With the help of a veteran's group in Wisconsin, he launched Illumatek, offering a new product that could prevent accidents like this in the future.
Google Maps Now Features COVID-19 Travel Alerts With Social Distancing Mandates And Crowd Levels
Google maps is being updated to include updates on COVID-19 in many different countries that will help commutors and travelers plan their trips safely.
Police Are 'Happily Surprised' to Report Zero Roadside Busts for Drunk Driving On New Year's Eve
In a city of 517,000 people, police were delighted to report that none of the motorists who passed through their road strops were driving while impaired.
Study of Surveillance Cameras Proves That Strangers Will Almost Always Intervene to Help
By examining the security footage of 219 public arguments and assaults from around the world, scientists have debunked the "bystander effect".
MIT Scientists Design Autonomous UV Robot That Can Disinfect Boston Food Bank in Just 30 Minutes
The robot, designed by the CSAIL robotics team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, could soon be used in factories and supermarkets, too.
Researchers Are Testing Smart Headphones That Could Warn Pedestrians of Impending Dangers
As more and more pedestrians fall victim to street collisions, researchers are now testing headphone technology that warns the user of impending danger.
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