by Andrew Maynard | Dec 23, 2014 | Technology Innovation
How do you creatively explore the challenges and opportunities of developing new technologies responsibly? This past summer, the University of Michigan Risk Science Center partnered with the V2_ Institute for Unstable Media in Rotterdam to just this. And the result?...
by Andrew Maynard | Dec 15, 2014 | Communication, Health, Risk Bites
The health impacts of concussions suffered while playing sports have been receiving increased attention in recent years. According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, An estimated 3.8 million concussions occur each year as a result of sport and...
by Andrew Maynard | Dec 11, 2014 | Future, Technology Innovation
Could we one day 3D print Arnold Schwarzenegger’s brain? Before you ask, yes, this is a post about risk. And no, I’m not talking about the dangers of immortalizing the star of Terminator Genisys’ real-life biological brain. But to begin somewhere...
by Andrew Maynard | Dec 10, 2014 | Communication, Science Communication
According to a new paper in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), exaggerated claims in health-related news stories — including advice that isn’t supported by evidence — may often have their roots in academic press releases and the scientists that...
by Andrew Maynard | Dec 1, 2014 | Risk, Science Communication, Toxicology
While writing a recent article on BPA-free labeling, I happened to mention the topic of bisphenol-A to a couple of smart people I know. “bis-what?” came the response. Thinking they just weren’t familiar with the chemical’s full name, I went...
