#Plastics - they're in an inescapable, often indispensable part of modern life. According to a new report, they may also be doing "irreversible" damage to the #environment and human health. https://t.co/Px77VKRJcd #pfas#phthalates
An immune-evading hybrid virus--a fusion of flu and RSV--has been observed for the first time (in a lab setting). https://t.co/6peBZPmTcI #emergingrisks
Huge trucks and SUVs can obstruct the driver's view of pedestrians, particularly children. A new law aims to fix that: https://t.co/UahKXp0XLM #emergingrisks
We've coated a huge swath of the planet in plastics. We have no idea how dangerous that is to human health. https://t.co/kPPKh6uOLr #microplastics#emergingissues
Researchers created a "spray-on" metallic plastic that could build wearable electronics... but aren't exactly sure how it works. https://t.co/4TC0bXP4ks #emergingissues
Automakers are focusing on the "human-machine interface" but run a huge risk of further distracting drivers.
https://t.co/LWKdtDlqSp #insurance#emergingissues#distracteddrivers
Diseases flourish in the wake of floods and other natural catastrophes--and climate change promises to make those disasters more severe. https://t.co/ROuSm4iWat #ClimateCrisis#emergingissues#insurance
The electric vehicle boom has arrived: "Automakers have forecast plans to build 54 million battery electric vehicles in 2030, representing more than 50% of total vehicle production." https://t.co/kjdlDxqhjW #emergingissues#insurance
Researchers have created a predictive analytics model that they claim accurately forecasts whether a patient will suffer adverse outcomes within six hours of their hospitalization: https://t.co/ofeKbPja7c #healthcare#emergingissues