Dental X-rays are safe without the lead apron

The risk of radiation exposure from dental X-rays is low, say experts. It's so low that you don't actually need that lead apron.

Helene Ragovin-Tufts • futurity
Nov. 8, 2023 ~6 min

Poll: We do more ‘helicopter parenting’ than we think

New poll results indicate a gap between parents' views on independence for kids and their propensity for "helicopter parenting."

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 17, 2023 ~6 min


‘Connected’ self-driving cars can speed up travel time

Self-driving cars that are "connected" can cut down on travel time, but when they don't communicate, AVs can actually slow things down.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Aug. 15, 2023 ~5 min

Poll: Used kid gear is great but how to gauge safety?

"Used child essentials are often more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and convenient," but parents aren't sure how to assess safety.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
May 15, 2023 ~5 min

Prevent child drowning: No blue suits or mermaid tails

Expert Jen Lau has advice for parents to preventing children from drowning. Her advice include swimsuit color and designated watchers.

Scott Gilbert-Penn State • futurity
April 27, 2023 ~6 min

Repeat product recalls don’t always prompt change

What gets a company to do better after a mistake, such as product recalls? New research finds some surprising answers.

Olivia Hall-Syracuse • futurity
March 7, 2023 ~5 min

Gun store chats boost use of gun cable locks

People who are told by a retailer about gun cable locks when they purchase a firearm are more than twice as likely to use them, a new study shows.

Patrice Harley-Rutgers • futurity
March 2, 2023 ~4 min

Teachers have 5 areas of concern for kids’ online safety

To be effective, digital safety education has to be ongoing and reinforced, "not only for the kids, but also for teachers and parents."

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Oct. 26, 2022 ~7 min


Different motorcycle lighting could save lives

A new motorcycle lighting design could help drivers see motorcyclists sooner. That could save lives, researchers say.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Oct. 18, 2022 ~3 min

Different motorcycle lighting could save lives

A new motorcycle lighting design could help drivers see motorcyclists sooner. That could save lives, researchers say.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Oct. 18, 2022 ~3 min

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