News tagged with reckless driving

Study finds cannabis use, dangerous driving behaviors interrelated

Thrill-seeking young men are more likely to drive under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) and engage in reckless driving, according to a new Université de Montréal study. As reported in the journal Accident An ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (9) | comments 10




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A wild online ride hits the digital piracy wall

On his way up, he fooled them all: judges, journalists, investors and companies. Then the man who renamed himself Kim Dotcom finally did it. With an outsized ego and an eye for get-rich schemes, he parlayed ...

Technology / Internet

created Feb 25, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (14) | comments 12

Abusive men likely to repeat violence if attraction to women is superficial

(PhysOrg.com) -- Abusive men who select partners mainly based on appearance are likely to be violent again after completing an abuser intervention program, according to a new University of Michigan study.

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created Sep 23, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Apple design chief faces new world without Jobs

Printed on the back of every iPod, iPhone and iPad is "Designed by Apple in California."

Technology / Business

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

What you see is what you do: Risky behaviors linked to risk-glorifying media exposure

Exposure via the media to activities such as street racing, binge drinking and unprotected sex is linked to risk-taking behaviors and attitudes, according to a new analysis of more than 25 years of research.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Khat inhibits self-control: researchers find

Dutch and Spanish scientists have warned that long-term use of the drug khat, obtained from a plant native to East Africa, lowers inhibitions with potentially dangerous results.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 20, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Hate mobs thrive in Asia's booming social media

A teenager involved in a car crash that killed nine people in Thailand deserves "no happiness forever", according to just one of more than 300,000 Facebook users who support a page set up to condemn her.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 9

Despite more distracted-driving deaths, road fatalities down

Over the past five years, road fatalities in the United States have fallen 22 percent, thanks primarily to the poor economy and the increased prevalence of air bags, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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created Dec 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Nuclear expansion in China

As the world's most populous country and fastest growing major economy, it's no surprise that China needs energy - lots of energy. Its thirst for oil has been a major driver for the dramatic increase in crude ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Canadian authorities to try 3D image of child to slow drivers

(PhysOrg.com) -- An optical illusion is about to be trialed in West Vancouver, Canada, starting September 7, to try to jolt reckless drivers into slowing down.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 07, 2010 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (24) | comments 32 | with audio podcast report

FDA questions safety of alcoholic energy drinks

(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration is challenging makers of alcohol-infused energy drinks to prove their beverages are safe, citing complaints that the products can cause risky behavior and injury.

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created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 6


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