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How dangerous is radon to your health?

If you're breathing radioactive radon gas, how dangerous is it?, and what's the likelihood of you getting lung cancer? Risk Bites looks at radon safety, and the potential harm that being exposed to this radioactive gas can cause . #radon #risk #safety #exposure USEFUL LINKS US Environmental P

HOW WILL AI IMPACT HIGHER EDUCATION

The future of higher education is on the cusp of a revolution, and Artificial Intelligence is at the forefront of this transformation. From personalized learning experiences to automated grading systems, AI is set to change the face of higher education as we know it. But what does this mean for stud

Is using a phone while driving dangerous?

Is using a phone while driving dangerous? In the second of a two-parter, Risk Bites looks at cell phone use and distracted driving. This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (Script, post-production) Ray Bingham (Technical Advice) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Additional information:

Are Engineered Nanoparticles Dangerous?

We'll be tackling the risks of nanoparticles and other particles more fully when Risk Bites launches formally in November. But until then, here's a roller-coaster ride of a video on what might be important when thinking about the risks and benefits or nanoparticles - or any other particles for that

AI Appreciation Day

July 16 is Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day. We celebrate artificial intelligence´s history and achievements. Our video explores how AI is human innovation and creativity at its finest. #ai #artificialintelligence #WOAII #simpleshowfoundation Transcript: alugha Click here to see more vid

Are laser pointers dangerous

In a spirit level, as a key ring – and of course as a small pointer: we encounter laser pointers quite casually in everyday life. Caution would actually be called for here, wouldn't it? On the sidelines of an event, we were asked whether laser pointers were dangerous. And indeed – they are not toys.

Just how dangerous is a cup of coffee?

A California judge is requiring cancer warning labels on coffee. So we thought we’d take look at some of the other highly improbable risks associated with your cup of joe. We love a good cup of coffee at Risk Bites. So we were rather dismayed to discover that California judge William le Jeunesse ha

What makes lithium ion batteries dangerous? Part 2

What are the hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, and how can these turn into safety risks? Last week Risk Bites looked at the bottom-line risk challenges of lithium-ion batteries. This week we take a closer look at the technology behind the batteries used in cell phones, laptops and the

Tylenol and Hangovers: A Dangerous Mix?

Acetaminophen -- the active ingredient in Tylenol -- is bad news for your liver if you take too much of it. The same is true for alcohol. So should you avoid popping Tylenol to take the edge off the morning-after hangover? Probably yes -- although the biology behind how the two substances interac

How dangerous is dioxane in your drinking water?

How worried should you be if 1,4-dioxane gets into your drinking water? 1,4-dioxane is an industrial chemical used as a solvent and a stabilizer -- and in areas where there's environmental contamination, safety is an important question, especially as the substance is a probable human carcinogen. T