Why do women and obese passengers suffer the worst car-crash injuries?
Until recently, diversity was not a critical priority for highway safety engineers.
Engineering
Oct 2, 2018
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News tagged with safety standards
Shoppers could be left in the dark about hazardous hormone-treated beef
As the UK prepares to leave the EU, there are signs that some government ministers would be willing to sacrifice food standards to win trade agreements with non-EU states such as the USA.
Other
Sep 7, 2018
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Putting a price tag on a person's life could make America safer and fairer
What is the monetary value of a person's life? Vanderbilt economist W. Kip Viscusi says putting a price tag on the value of a person's life makes people and products safer.
Economics & Business
Jun 26, 2018
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Starbucks commits $10M for greener coffee cup
Starbucks is making a $10 million commitment to develop a greener coffee cup that is fully recyclable and compostable.
Environment
Mar 21, 2018
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Factor in safety before choosing a new dresser or TV
Thinking about getting a new flat-screen TV for the holidays, or a dresser for the baby's room? Factor safety into your choice.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 27, 2017
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House passes bill to speed deployment of self-driving cars
The House voted Wednesday to speed the introduction of self-driving cars by giving the federal government authority to exempt automakers from safety standards not applicable to the technology, and to permit deployment of ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 6, 2017
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Satellite tracking to keep tabs on airliners over oceans
Nearly three years after a Malaysian airliner vanished, it's still possible, if unlikely, for a plane to disappear. But that's changing with new satellites that will soon allow flights to be tracked in real time over oceans.
Other
Jan 19, 2017
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MH370 mystery spurred efforts to improve aircraft tracking
As investigators prepare to wind down the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 search after more than two fruitless years, the airline industry is still working to raise safety standards to prevent another plane from going missing.
Other
Jul 22, 2016
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China, US, EU pledge to tighten product safety in e-commerce
U.S., European and Chinese regulators say they will jointly enforce product safety in online commerce, and an American official said they are making progress on crafting standards for hoverboards.
Business
Jun 22, 2016
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Congress reaches deal to overhaul chemical regulation
A bipartisan agreement reached by House and Senate negotiators would set new safety standards for asbestos and other dangerous chemicals, including tens of thousands that have gone unregulated for decades.
Environment
May 19, 2016
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