The Safety Issue
At the center of The Safety Issue is one theme: protection. Sometimes what is behind a defense is living, sometimes it is historic, but in the end it is always of value. This month, we look at what's worth keeping.
In life-threatening mines, a high-tech safety net
In the dangerous and dirty world of mining, technology is creating new ways to dig -- and keep miners safe.
When medical devices fail, investigators connect the dots
When consumer technology fails, it's frustrating. When a medical device fails, the effects can be fatal. Meet the ECRI Institute, watchdog for gadgets in clinics and hospitals across the globe.
High-tech football helmets: lifesavers, or just a Hail Mary?
Concussions have long accepted in the hard-hitting world of football, from pee-wee to the pros. New tech has led to safer helmets, but will they prevent more head injuries?
Dressed to kill, one atom at a time
The U.S. Army is using eye-popping nanotechnology to upgrade and replace equipment soldiers bring onto the battlefield.
