Most of these sorts of "lists" are things like the richest people, that sort of thing. Those lists can use quantitative stats like income and wealth, but Forbes has announced their annual list of America's safest cities. In this case, things are a little harder to quantify.
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The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall notice for a pair of charging stations for Nintendo Wii remotes, based on battery overheating concerns. Where have we heard that before?
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On Wednesday Toyota announced a massive global recall of three models, resulting in a total recall of 1.35 million vehicles worldwide.
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Why do some people have the ability to remain calm and relaxed even in the most stressful situations? New experiments in mice by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers are providing insight into how the brain changes when the animals learn to feel safe and secure in situations that would normally make them anxious.
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Progress in patient safety research could slow to a crawl unless regulators work out a host of ethical issues, Johns Hopkins researchers assert in an upcoming opinion piece.
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With the equality of the sexes more evident that ever before in the spheres of politics, economics, and in the workplace, it seems to be a great time to be a woman. Women of today enjoy more freedom and privileges compared to the many generations before them.
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Members of the conservation group Sea Shepherd have raised concerns about safety onboard the anti-whaling ship 'Steve Irwin'.
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McAfee, Inc.announced that a new, 10-step Internet Safety Plan eBook is available online through the McAfee Advice Center. The downloadable plan includes age-appropriate, easy-to-understand Internet safety guidelines for kids, tweens, teens, and "newbies," providing tips for parents, educators, community groups, and other influencers who want to educate consumers about Internet safety.
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China is one of the safest places in the world, said Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi Wednesday morning at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session.
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Below is the full content – every word – of a statement former Shell Group Auditor Bill Campbell has sent to Royal Dutch Shell, the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE)and other interested parties. It contains serious allegations against Shell executives.
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Carrying a cell phone may cause some college students – especially women – to take risks with their safety, a new study suggests.
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Testing the safety of chemicals ranging from pesticides to household cleaners will benefit from new technologies and a plan for collaboration, according to federal scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who today announced a new toxicity testing agreement.
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