Flying's never been safer, says MIT study
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people—but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people—but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.
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Biochemistry
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Plants & Animals
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Social Sciences
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Environment
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Earth Sciences
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Cell & Microbiology
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