But when I realised the hazards this technology entails I was very concerned.
The weakening in field intensity can have a negative effect on the magnetic field shielding of the Earth against high energetic particles and cosmic rays that can penetrate into the magnetosphere and atmosphere, creating space weather hazards for technology such as, e.g. communication satellites (e.g. Heirtzler et al. 2002).
But there are a variety of other, less-heralded possibilities: Drones fitted with hazard-avoidance technology, advanced communications systems and other equipment could also scan electrical wires for damage, conduct search-and-rescue operations, collect news and, no doubt, do dozens of other things no one has thought of yet.
Clearly, the profits aren't in scientific research as to any potential hazard this technology may pose to our health.
Morpheus is also testing out automated landing-hazard avoidance technology, which would use lasers to spot dangerous boulders or craters on the surface of another world.
The resilience of many GIAHS sites has been developed and adapted to cope with climatic variability and change, i.e. natural hazards, new technologies and changing social and political situations, so as to ensure food and livelihood security and alleviate risk.
Organisations with good safety records not only pay serious attention to risk assessment and hazard control technologies, they also have managers and supervisors who are strongly and visibly committed to safety and employees who are empowered and actively engaged in safety activities.
In the past several months, Glitch has alerted us to the hazards of computer technology, the vulnerability of telephone privacy, and the folly of the high-speed chase.
The report, to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, analyzed ways of forestalling hundreds of information technology "hazards" at seven hospitals and health systems.
