In the ’80s, We Decided Bike Helmets Make Riders Safe. Cyclists Have Paid for It Ever Since.
Good review of the complex science around cycle helmets and safety. The article also touches on the unintended effects of helmet mandate laws (which have been repealed in many US cities). Shout out to Ian Walker of Swansea University and his heroic measuring of passing distance of vehicles with various...
Source: slate.com
Tales of the Undead ... Learning Theories: The Learning Pyramid | ACRLog The story and myth of Edgar Dale's cone of experience.
Tales of the Undead ... Learning Theories: The Learning Pyramid | ACRLog The story and myth of Edgar Dale's cone of experience. "If you’re involved with student learning, you are probably familiar with the Learning Pyramid. This diagram breaks down different modes of learning and argues that more...
Source: acrlog.org
Of Nine Tech Companies, Only Twitter Says It Would Refuse to Help Build Muslim Registry for Trump - The Intercept
Of Nine Tech Companies, Only Twitter Says It Would Refuse to Help Build Muslim Registry for Trump - The Intercept
Source: theintercept.com
No excuse for doctors who refuse to treat transgender people: Society is making strides but doctors are still far behind
No excuse for doctors who refuse to treat transgender people: Society is making strides but doctors are still far behind when it comes to giving trans people the treatment they ask for and the respect they deserve, says Jessica Hamzelou
Source: newscientist.com
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team 'frustrated' after walker refuses to help fellow mountaineer: Volunteers had to search on
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team 'frustrated' after walker refuses to help fellow mountaineer:
Volunteers had to search on Snowdon for 90 minutes after a member of the public failed to help a woman lost in the mist
Source: dailypost.co.uk
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