The chain reaction in multiple-car collisions
Imagine you are sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic when the vehicle behind you rams into the back of your car. Then, your car crashes into the person in front of you – creating a chain reaction that results in damage to your car and at least two others. It is a...
Could social media hinder patients’ trust?
It seems like there is always a new social media platform popping up. It started with MySpace, and then popularity grew in apps such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. However, the newest app may be causing complications for medical personnel across the nation. The newest app, TikTok, relates the most...
A new ban may affect Pennsylvanian drivers in 2020
Many states took preventative measures against distracted driving in 2019 by deploying cellphone bans where drivers cannot hold a phone while driving. And Pennsylvania may be the next state after a new cellphone ban passed through the House of Representatives. According to the Observer-Reporter, the lower house approved a proposal...
Will smart helmets save motorcyclists’ lives?
One of the first smart technologies was the smartphone, where everything was available at our fingertips. Then we saw smart cars that made driving more convenient for everyone. But tech companies are trying to develop a new smart gadget – a smart helmet. In 2014, SKULLY Technologies tried to tackle...
Amazon warehouses have more injuries than industry standards
A recent investigation found Amazon warehouse employees are experiencing severe injuries, especially in the Fresno fulfillment center in California. The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates over 300 work-related injuries at one warehouse – almost triple the national warehouse industry standards. According to Lake County Record-Bee, the Fresno center...