Security cameras can be useful, but they also can look harsh and intimidating even to those who aren't doing anything wrong. It could just be our wariness of the whole Big Brother or just because boring black boxes are j...

(Images: Omlet)We may not be able to resolve the age-old question of why, but we can address how. Drivers may not always see pet chickens crossing roads, so the company Omlet developed these shiny vests to enhance the vi...

Quick: which neighboorhoods above feel saf...  ...scious cue that people use to gauge the perceived safety of a place: Have enough people c...  ...we noticed a 30 percent increase in perception of safety ," Salesses says. "It's surprising tha...

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbOcCQ-y3OY](Video Link)You can crack the windows, but it won't help much. Dr. Ernie Ward demonstrates--and personally experiences--that on a hot day, the interior temperature of a car can...

Holy Mary and Joseph! Don't you know those things...  ...ing before he goes down a flight of stairs. Child safety standards in First Century Bethlehem (yes, Bethle...

The ChildMinder consists of two parts: a pad that attaches to the car seat and an alarm that attaches to your key ring. When there is pressure on the pad and the two are separated by more than fifteen feet, an alarm soun...

Imagine that you're taking a five-year old to a state fair. He runs off into the crowd. You can't find him; he can't find you. Well, Beckie of Infarrantly Creative has a fun idea that could help. Tag your child with...

The internet is a giant playground full of potholes you can fall in without realizing it. Lifehacker has advice that you've probably heard, but can never be reinforced enough. Read these tips on protecting your privacy,...

(Video Link) The parents hit a bump while dragging their toddler's sled through the snow. The kid fell off, but the parents didn't notice. Thankfully, the amazingly nonchalant driver did. -via Blame It on the Voi...

(YouTube link) There are so many things wrong with this scene. People who live in climates where they might encounter ice occasionally should learn a few commonsense skills. 1. Don't use ice-covered steps if there...