How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait.
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New football helmets excel in concussion tests, though engineering results show the back of the head is still vulnerable
The latest generation of football helmets does a better job of protecting players from impacts that can cause concussions, according to new lab tests conducted at the University of Cincinnati. Despite the improved helmet ...
Mar 5, 2026
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How a virtual cervix can save lives
When I was landing at the Aspen airport a few weeks ago for a panel, the wing outside my window looked like it was going to fly off the plane. One of the reasons I knew it wouldn't is because the aerospace industry de-risks ...
Aug 15, 2025
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X-ray and radar technology combined to reduce cancer screening risks
Less radiation exposure during diagnosis and treatment for breast and lung cancer: new Fraunhofer method combines X-ray imaging and radar.
Aug 1, 2025
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The best way to minimize the risk of pediatric vehicular heatstroke involves multiple methods
Different technologies have been developed to help parents and caregivers address pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH), or scenarios where a child dies from overheating in an unattended motor vehicle.
Jul 23, 2025
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Do weekends really affect surgical outcomes?
Researchers from Houston Methodist Hospital, UCLA, the University of Toronto, and others have tried to answer a longstanding fear that undergoing surgery on a Friday leads to higher levels of complications or even death. ...
Car brake dust can be more harmful than diesel exhaust, study suggests
Exposure to air pollution is associated with around 7 million premature deaths per year across the world. When we think of urban air pollution, diesel exhaust emissions are often portrayed as a key culprit—rightly so, given ...
Feb 15, 2025
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EPA bans two solvents linked to cancer
Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Dec 9, 2024
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Research estimates 151 million psychiatric cases from lead exposure in the US
In 1923, lead was first added to gasoline to help keep car engines healthy. However, automotive health came at the great expense of our own well-being.
Dec 4, 2024
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Advanced technology could give us 'personalized' hip replacements
"Personalized" hip replacement surgery might be just what the doctor ordered for people with hip arthritis—according to new research. Using advanced technology from other industries such as automotive and manufacturing, researchers ...
Jul 11, 2024
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