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Sep 29, 2021
These are the days in the year you’re more likely to hit a deer
Accident reports and insurance claims in New York and other states show some clear patterns.
May 28, 2020
NTSB Cites Poor Safety Culture in Air Ambulance Accident
Board also called the FAA a contributing factor.
Aug 13, 2019
This cautionary tale shows how dangerous dentures can be
A new case study provides a not-so-toothless argument for why false teeth should be removed before surgery.
Jul 24, 2018
Death by yeast infection, and other strange ways to go
People pass away in some weird ways, and a national database lets us seem all of them.
Nov 28, 2016
Self-driving cars are just the beginning
Auto tech straight out of a galaxy far, far away
Sep 24, 2016
Driverless Bus Gets Into Fender Bender In Switzerland
Puts brakes on trial program, for now
Nov 05, 2015
Does ‘Bracing For Impact’ Really Protect You In A Crash?
Short answer: It could save your life
Mar 26, 2015
5 Possible Causes Of The Germanwings Jetliner Crash [Updated]
A former FAA and NTSB accident investigator weighs in
May 01, 2014
Lynchburg Train Derailment Lit James River On Fire [Video]
An estimated 50,000 gallons of crude oil are "missing."
