New Horizons in Safety Science
UL Research Institutes featured in Scientific American
From AI to e-bikes, hydrogen fuel cells to 3-D printers, new technologies are emerging quickly, and our changing climate is unleashing powerful storms and wildfires that impact our safety. But in a rapidly changing world, the science of safety must adapt as well. For more than a century, we have saved lives by testing current and emerging technologies and conducting rigorous, independent research to reduce their risks.
In a special report featured in the May 2025 Scientific American magazine, sponsored by ULRI, explore how our researchers are making today’s technologies safer, and how they are building next-generation technologies with safety built into them from the start.
Safety Science Expands to Meet Global Threats
Safety Scientists Forging a More Secure Tomorrow
A Quest to Stop Fires Before They Turn Lethal
New Materials Could Ease Climate Impacts
This series was created for UL Research Institutes by Scientific American Custom Media. © 2025 Scientific American. All Rights Reserved
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Christopher J. Cramer
Interim President and Chief Research Officer, UL Research Institutes
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