US Gun Perception Gap

Every society has perception gaps. In America, one large perception gap exists around what to worry about. Terrorism is the Continue reading →

Driveless Cars Decrease Organ Transplants

Add this one to unintended consequences. Driverless cars are expected to be safer than conventional cars. Conventional cars are in Continue reading →

Life Expectancy In US Decreases

The quick answer, life expectancy in the US has dropped from 78.9 years to 78.8 years. That’s not a big Continue reading →

Life Expectancy Breaks Barrier

Until recently, there was an effective life expectancy limit. Genetically, there were no biological limits that prevented people from living Continue reading →

Cancer Decreases

Cancer continues to be the second most likely cause of death in America, but isn’t killing as often as it Continue reading →

Death By Pollution

Even if climate change wasn’t an issue, burning fossil fuels kills people. “Fossil fuels kill more people every year than Continue reading →

Data On Real Risks

We know what kills us. There’s plenty of data out there. But, the most common causes aren’t considered news because Continue reading →

Too Casual About Cars

Putting things in perspective: Terrorists kills a few dozen people a year in the US, and trillions are spent battling Continue reading →