Does being seen really make cyclists safer on the road?
UBC researcher says high-visibility clothing only part of the solutionCredit: UBCO Researchers from UBC Okanagan have determined motorists tended to ...
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Better together: human and robot co-workers
Göttingen researchers observe the superiority of human-machine teamsCredit: University of Göttingen More and more processes are being automated and digitised. ...
Democratic sneaker design and ultrasonic car communications at UID19 — design talks and degree show
Get a sneak peek of the future when design students from all over the world show off their graduation projects ...
Infant deaths highlight danger of misusing car seats, other sitting devices
Researchers: Car seats are essential for safety but must be used as directedCredit: UVA Health System Car safety seats are ...
Australian drivers ready to embrace phone restriction apps — if they can still talk
QUT road safety study investigates apps as practical way to stop deadly driving habit of texting & browsing Almost 70 ...
Teens with ADHD get more traffic violations for risky driving, have higher crash risk
Preventable risky driving behaviors may contribute to elevated crash risk, according to first large-scale longitudinal study on driving outcomes for ...
Texting while driving common among millennial, older parents
Bottom Line: A distracted driving survey of millennial parents (ages 22 to 37) and older parents (37 and up) shows ...
Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports
Researchers seek to increase independence of travelers with vision impairmentsCredit: Carnegie Mellon University PITTSBURGH--Carnegie Mellon University researchers say a smart ...
New podcast series highlights human stories behind transformational research
Gain an insight into the fascinating world of research with the How Researchers Changed the World podcast, which launches todayCredit: ...
Overtourism: the causes and consequences of unbridled travel
Credit: De Gruyter Once a niche term within the travel industry, "overtourism" is a growing global issue that has gained ...
RIT professor develops microfluidic device to better detect Ebola virus
Work done by mechanical engineering professor can be used to pre-screen for the virus A faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of ...
Project Sidewalk helps users map accessibility around Seattle and other cities
Credit: University of Washington About 3.6 million adults in the United States use a wheelchair to get around, according to ...
TxDOT grants allow UTA civil engineers to build more resilient roadways
Building better Texas roadsCredit: UT Arlington Two civil engineering researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington are working with ...
Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks
Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases. Heavy-duty trucks, such as ...