How a taser works: the stun gun shocks without killing - but how safe is it? Two experts take a look

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Amnesty International reported that 150 people died after a Taser shock from 2001 to 2005. Tasers do not need to undergo testing or approval from agencies such as U.S. Food and Drug Administration so states have considered introducing laws regarding its use. Another side of the argument in the use of Tasers is a reported decline in the deaths of suspects and police officers after their introduction according to police departments.

Public affairs, Health aspects, Social aspects, Usage, Cover story, Stun devices

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Algae bloom climate-change scheme doomed: Planktos's ploy to combat global warming by sequestering carbon in the oceans holds no water

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Planktos aims to combat climate change by stimulating phytoplankton growth through fertilizing the ocean with iron to absorb the carbon in the atmosphere. Planktos' plan lacks a way to measure how much carbon has been absorbed or the downstream effect of the iron fertilizers.

Science & research, Research, Evaluation, Environmental aspects, Control, Climatic changes, Climate change, Phytoplankton

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Tongue vision

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Wicab's BrainPort, which helps the blind by translating visuals into tactile cues, is featured.

Product information, Medical Instruments and Supplies, Medical Instruments & Equipment, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical equipment, Physiological apparatus, Wicab BrainPort (Medical instrument)

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