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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Self-Cleaning Electric Mask Can Power Itself With a Phone Charger-And They Will Likely Only Cost $1 Apiece
This face mask developed by Technion researchers can kill off dangerous pathogens from its surface by drawing electricity from a standard phone charger.
10 Years After Banning Lead Paint and Other Hazards for U.S. Kids, These Are the Results
This groundbreaking piece of legislation was passed in 2008 with bipartisan support – 10 years later, here are the exciting results.
As the U.N. Reclassifies Cannabis, Landmark Study Shows CBD Does Not Impair Driving
As UN declassifies cannabis, researchers in a landmark study show cannabidiol (CBD) does not impair driving-and THC effects fade in hours.
This Non-Profit is Hard at Work Designing New Forests to Cure California's Wildfire Curse
Helping prevent wildfires from becoming infernos, a non-profit is designing new ways to replant after fires, using climate-smart strategies.
U.S. Donation Kicks Off Landmine Clearing in One of the Largest Conservation Areas in the World
APOPO will de-mine 7 million sq. meters of critical wildlife area in Zimbabwe, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Government.
Futuristic 'Green' Fabric That Works Like a Smartphone Unveiled by Scientists
A futuristic 'green' wearable device fabric that works like a smartphone has been unveiled by scientists at Fudan University in China.
NASA Confirmation: Earth is Safe From Asteroid for 100 Years
NASA confirms that planet Earth is safe from asteroid Apophis for at least the next 100 years.
Engineers Design New Face Masks With Test Strip to Detect COVID - Much Like a Pregnancy Test
Like a cross between a smoke detector and pregnancy test, these face masks have a test strip on the front to help control COVIID spread.
Conservation Groups Celebrate Dam Removal on Green River - Restoring Health of Fish and Humans After 70 Years
Environmental groups and US agencies celebrated the largest dam removal in Kentucky's history, restoring fish and mussels in the Green River.
Barnacle Glue Inspired MIT Scientists to Make a Paste that Can Stop Heavy Bleeding in Seconds
A glue inspired by the oil used by barnacles sealed a cut in a rat's heart in 10-seconds, blowing surgeons away with its effectiveness.
Woman Ensures Safety of Passengers By Waving Her Red Sari to Stop a Train After Spotting Broken Track
A brave woman may have saved hundreds of lives in India by waving her sari to stop a train—after spotting broken tracks up ahead.
Inspired by Lava, New Nontoxic Coating Can Halt Fire in its Tracks
Lava, one of the hottest substances on Earth, has inspired the design of a potentially life-saving fire retardant coating.
Hundreds of Roundabouts in Two U.S. States are Saving Lives, Reducing Injuries, and Lowering Carbon Emissions
In the last five years, Indiana has built 256 roundabouts and seen massive decreases in fatalities, injuries, costs, and collisions.
Impact-Absorbing Traffic Light Poles Could Save Lives
These flexible traffic light poles are set in a bit of foam, that allows them to bend if impacted by a car, saving pole, car, and driver.
This Wristband Will Tell You When to Stop Drinking
This wearable alcohol monitor gives you a second-by-second read out of how much you're drinking and tells you when it's time to stop.
Man Invents Glow-in-the-Dark Toilet Seat So You Don't Need to Turn on Lights
A fall led this man to invent a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat so you can safely navigate your bathroom at night, without having to turn on the lights.
Couple Creates Safety Alarm for Female Joggers 'As Loud as a Rock Concert'
This little watch may be unassuming - but in case of an emergency situation, it can emit sounds at 120dB, about as loud as a rock concert.
Check Out This Bar's Simple But Clever Way of Combatting Sexual Assault
There is a poster hanging at a bar in Lincolnshire advising patrons who are uncomfortable with their dates to go to the bar and ask for Angela.
Halloween Candy is Safe, After All
Once again we set out on Halloween to de-bunk the myth that trick-or-treat candy is in need of an x-ray before our children are allowed to dig in. There has never been a single confirmed serious injury from "tainted treats" having been altered by a stranger since fears began spreading among the public in the late 50's.
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