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What's a gene drive?

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

How safe are self-driving cars?

How safe are self-driving cars? And how safe should they be before they're widely used? Risk Bites dives into the safety of autonomous vehicles, and looks at how we make sense of their risks and benefits. With scientist and emerging technologies expert Andrew Maynard. The video is part of Risk Bite

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:

Not another COVID safety video ... honest!

How do you go about avoiding becoming infected by a harmful airborne virus like COVID-19 -- especially if you're a student heading back to campus? There are, of course, a number of blindingly obvious ways to do this. However, because so many people seem to have forgotten them, I thought it worth p

Vaping safety and health risks - the basics

What are the potential health risks of vaping? Please check the Further Information below for links to more information and resources on vaping and e-cigs. And don't forget to join the conversation in the comments. The Risk Bites Team: Andrew Maynard David Faulkner Alyssa Berry Risk Bites is sup

Winter Road Safety Tips

Our video offers simple steps to ensure safety on the road during the winter season. Stay prepared, drive cautiously, and make your winter vacation memorable for all the right reasons! #safety #safetytips #roadsafety #explainervideos #simpleshowfoundation Transcript: alugha Click here to see more

Aircraft safety — two is better than one

Airplane safety starts with the construction of aircrafts. Every defect that could occur is already taken into account during construction. All safety-relevant systems or components are available at least twice. Author: ZDF/3sat/nano/docuvista/A. Leuschner/M. Wurtscheid/H. Müller/S.Reeh/Maximilian