Environment Los Angeles Launches a New Phone App That Will Alert Users When an Earthquake Is Imminent Thus far the program has had its fair share of issues, but it could set the precedent for other areas vulnerable to an earthquake. Amanda Kolson Hurley
Social Justice How Medical Device Companies Test Products Out on Patients—After They’re Released Essure, the latest malfunctioning medical device, shows us exactly what’s wrong with the way medical devices are approved in this country. Jenny J. Chen
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