A tongue in cheek look at the potential dangers associated with water - that at the same time sets the scene for some rather intriguing future videos on risk and safety. For more information see http://riskbites.org/2012/08/16/ten-ways-water-can-kill/ Water, ice, steam, risk, health, science, safety, injury, death, kill, drown, dose, dehydration, hypothermia, cold, heat stroke, ice cube, choke, blue ice, urban myth, shot, crossbow, waterjet cutter, Titanic, sink Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word! Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites
Okay so this has nothing to do with risk. Or science (sort of). But I couldn't resist making it! I love Thanksgiving. This has to be one of the best holidays, period. Negligible commercialization, great food, and a chance to relax, catch up with family and friends, and contemplate everything you
A gene drive is a radical new way of re-engineering the genetic makeup of an entire species - including harmful insects like the mosquito. But as the technology steams head, fueled by powerful gene editing techniques coming out of synthetic biology like CRISPR Cas9, what are the risks, and how can w
Advanced brain computer interfaces like the one being developed by Elon Musk’s Neuralink have the potential to transform our lives for the better. But they also come with complex ethical challenges. In this collaboration with Elma Hajric, Risk Bites dives into some of ethical risks and responsible
