Tag: Safety

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Via theguardian.com

Using Lasers to Direct Lightning Strikes

For the first time ever, scientists have redirected the path of lightning bolts with lasers. During a demonstration atop Switzerland’s Säntis mountain, researchers fired rapid laser pulses at thunderclouds for more than …

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Holt Helmet

$80.00

Smith’s all-season Holt Helmet doesn’t sacrifice comfort or style as it maintains protection. Featuring advanced ABS construction for impact-resistance, the Holt incorporates a self-adjusting fit system that molds the helmet to a …

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Via https://www.smithsonianmag.com

The History of the Firehouse Pole

During the 19th century, firefighters in the United States had two ways to make their way from their beds to their horse and buggy: “spiral staircase—installed to keep wayward horses from wandering …

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Via mashable.com

The Teenage Inventor of a Blind Spot Solution

14-year-old Alaina Gassler’s “Improving Automobile Safety by Removing Blind Spots” project, which took first prize for STEM excellence at the Broadcam MASTERS competition, eliminates blocks in vision created by obstructive interiors. In …

Nutcase Helmets

Sliver Fly Youth Helmet

$70.00

Reminiscent of classic stunt helmets, Nutcase’s Little Nutty is fit for kids and features a no-pinch magnetic buckle, removable visor, and three sets of foam pads for a snug fit. Each helmet …

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Via nytimes.com

The Race to Stop Autonomous Weapons

AI expert and University of New South Wales professor Toby Walsh fears that autonomous weapons (those that require no human direction or activation) are not super-futuristic but much closer than many people …