Does a New Department of Energy Order About Worker Safety Violate the Atomic Energy Act?
Numerous officials from the federal nuclear safety board are saying that it does, and, in the process, puts the health of workers at serious risk.
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Viewfinder: A Demonstration for Women’s Safety in Sri Lanka
Women carry banners during a demonstration on March 5th, 2018, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Expect the Unexpected: How to Test Autonomous Cars for Real-World Situations
Before self-driving cars begin appearing on our roadways, we need to ensure that they can cope with the potential hazards of driving alongside other vehicles.
Tiny Food Trucks Are Mighty Disruptors
But can they escape the rumors of being unsafe? By James McWilliams (Photo: Francois Xavier Marit/AFP/Getty Images) Food…
If It Needs a Sign, It’s Probably Bad Design
More words won’t solve your design problem. By Lena Groeger Unlike a regular pen, the EpiPen has the…
Looks Can Kill: The Deadly Results of Bad Design
From automobiles to software, poorly designed products just might kill you. By Lena Groeger Earlier this summer, 27-year-old…
How to Make Our Cars Less Deadly
As folks gear up for end-of-summer road trips, Levi Tillemann makes the case for a synthetic market for automotive safety.
After Years of Study, the FDA Finally Endorses a Safety Device for Liquid Children’s Medications
Flow restrictors can help prevent children from taking too much acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, which can cause liver damage if taken in high doses.