Safety
Thirdhand smoke is a ‘silent threat’ to kids
Thirdhand smoke is a ‘silent threat’ to kids Thirdhand smoke, a phenomenon where chemical residue from smoking lingers in surfaces, may be underestimated by parents as a source of environmental tobacco smoke exposure to their children. A new study found that despite caregivers reporting no exposure to ETS, all children tested positive for low levels […]
🏥 Health
Is the plastic in your kitchen dangerous for your health?
Is the plastic in your kitchen dangerous for your health? Plastic containers and utensils in your kitchen may be releasing harmful chemicals that can affect human health. The plastics used in kitchen utensils, such as black plastic spatulas and cutting boards, may contain brominated flame retardants and heavy metals, which have been linked to cancer, […]
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Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows
Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows A study published in JAMA Network Open found that more than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home, even when parents report storing all firearms locked […]
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California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability
California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability California’s plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety may overlook important truths about flammability, as well-maintained vegetation can actually help protect homes from wind-blown embers and slow the spread […]
📰 News
Are you safe from artificial intelligence?
Are you safe from artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since 1950, when Alan Turing proposed the “Turing Test” to determine if machines can think. The Turing Test was a simple game where a human evaluator engages in natural language conversations with both a human and a machine to see if they can […]
💻 Technology
Tile trackers are being fully integrated into Life360
Tile trackers are being fully integrated into Life360 Life360 is fully integrating tile trackers into its app, allowing users to set up and manage them without using the standalone Tile app. The integration aims to push Tile’s users toward the Life360 app, which will also gain features like automatic push notifications for lost items and […]
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Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety
Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety President Donald Trump’s administration has been expanding the use of the federal 287(g) program, which allows local police to function as federal immigration officers, aiming to increase deportations and undermine public safety. The expansion […]
🏛️ Politics
Guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexican drug cartels fuel violence in Mexico and the migration crisis
Guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexican drug cartels fuel violence in Mexico and the migration crisis Guns purchased in the US are trafficked to Mexican drug cartels, fueling violence in Mexico and contributing to the migration crisis. The majority of these guns come from independent gun dealers, with 16 times as many […]
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Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution
Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution The air traffic controller shortage in the US is partly due to long and intense training programs, which have led to a lack of qualified graduates. The Federal Aviation Administration […]
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Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions
Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions Every year, over 1 billion birds die from collisions with glass windows in the United States alone, making window collisions the top human cause of bird deaths. Most frequently, glass acts as a mirror, reflecting clear […]
🔬 Science