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If you thought water collected on your roof can bring the house down, think again. A liquid tuned mass damper on top of skyscrapers can actually save lives by swaying to and fro during times earthquakes and strong winds. The water would balance the...
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Two major railroad freight companies operating in Southern California say they will install new federally required systems at least three years before the deadline.
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The uneven nature of microwave cooking can make it a dangerous way to prepare frozen raw foods. When not all of the food is heated to a safe temperature, pockets of...
made popular Oct 6 2008
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The Senate has passed a wide-ranging rail safety bill requiring more rest for workers and technology that could have prevented the recent deadly train collision in Los...
made popular Oct 2 2008
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A sweeping rail safety reform bill that also includes billions for Amtrak has cleared a key vote in the Senate.
made popular Sep 29 2008
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Senators began debate Monday on a sweeping rail safety bill that would require more worker rest and new technology to prevent collisions.
made popular Sep 29 2008
AP, Fresno
The nation’s fresh produce would be safer if U.S. farmers were required to adopt strict standards for growing leafy greens similar to industry-written ones...
made popular Sep 27 2008
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A federal report says the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to combat food-borne illness are hampered by factors including not enough staff.
made popular Sep 25 2008
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The rate of close calls on airport runways is up over last year and the risk of a collision is high, a government investigator said Thursday.
made popular Sep 25 2008
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Under pressure to reduce close calls on airport runways, federal aviation officials say they are making progress. The numbers tell a different story.
made popular Sep 25 2008
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The House has passed sweeping rail safety legislation requiring more rest for workers and technology that can stop a train in its tracks if it’s headed for...
made popular Sep 24 2008
AP, Shanghai
The recent troubles with contaminated milk in China highlight the need for better enforcement of product safety standards at all stages of manufacturing, U.S. and...
made popular Sep 24 2008
For years, dermatologists have told us sunscreen protects skin. Now, many people are questioning that advice after an environmental group challenged the safety of many...
made popular Sep 23 2008
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has followed up his suspension of a Tampa Bay cornerback by re-emphasizing safety issues and warning that even first-time offenders will...
made popular Sep 18 2008
AP, New York
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has followed up his suspension of a Tampa Bay cornerback by re-emphasizing safety issues and warning that even first-time offenders will...
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AP, Milwaukee
Trucking companies should work harder to enforce that their drivers get rest, and the government should move toward mandating the use of alarm systems to alert...
made popular Sep 17 2008
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Banks are not the only ones struggling in the growing financial crisis. The fund established to insure their deposits is also feeling the pinch, and the taxpayer may be...
made popular Sep 16 2008
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Bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical used in consumer goods, was the subject of a federal safety hearing Tuesday where new preliminary research suggested it might be linked...
made popular Sep 16 2008
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Federal regulators on Tuesday defended their assessment that a chemical widely used in plastic baby bottles and in food packaging is safe, even as the first major study...
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AP, Chicago
The first major study of health effects in people from a chemical used in plastic baby bottles, food cans and a host of other products links it with possible risks for...
made popular Sep 16 2008
Until a few decades ago, one could walk freely anywhere, any given time, nobody would question. Today you might be busy shopping for your marriage and there is a blast,...
made popular Sep 16 2008
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