Why do our emotions get in the way of rational decisions about safety products?
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research explores why people reject things that can make them safer.
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2011
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Video: How airbags work
Normally, something blowing up in your face is bad. But in the event of a vehicle accident, and in conjunction with a seatbelt, one particular explosion could very well save your life. It's the chemical reaction that inflates ...
Other
May 1, 2018
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Staying safe in snow
Many people dream of skiing off piste in deep virgin snow. But their dream would rapidly turn into a nightmare if they were to set off a slab avalanche. Researchers have now developed a remote triggering system for avalanche ...
Engineering
Jan 8, 2010
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