https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/transportation_science/ Transportation Research. From designing the best transportation systems to improving drivers' speed and safety, find research on transportation science here. en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:56:52 EDT Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:56:52 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/transportation_science/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260309225217.htm Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a new aluminum alloy called RidgeAlloy that can turn contaminated car-body scrap into strong structural vehicle parts. Normally, impurities introduced during recycling make this scrap unsuitable for high-performance applications. RidgeAlloy overcomes that challenge, enabling recycled aluminum to meet the strength and durability standards required for modern vehicles. The technology could slash energy use, reduce imports, and unlock a huge new supply of domestic aluminum. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:46:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260309225217.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203020205.htm Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the research shows how dark matter gathered ordinary matter into dense regions, setting the stage for galaxies like the Milky Way and eventually planets like Earth. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:48:13 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203020205.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225542.htm A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium. By electroplating thorium onto steel, they achieved the same results as years of work with delicate crystals — but far more efficiently. These clocks could be vastly more precise than current atomic clocks and work where GPS fails, from deep space to underwater submarines. The advance could transform navigation, communications, and fundamental physics research. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:47:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225542.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260104202125.htm Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the system is, but LHC data tell a different story. A newly improved collision model matches experiments better than older ones and reveals that the “entropy” remains unchanged throughout the process. This unexpected result turns out to be a direct fingerprint of quantum mechanics at work. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:11:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260104202125.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114091854.htm Hypersonic flight could one day make long-haul travel as quick as a short movie. Researchers are testing how turbulence behaves at extreme speeds, a critical hurdle for designing these aircraft. Their laser-based krypton experiments suggest turbulence at Mach 6 behaves more like slower airflow than expected. The results could simplify hypersonic vehicle design and accelerate progress toward ultra-fast travel. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:43:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114091854.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031532.htm Ripple bugs’ fan-like legs inspired engineers to build the Rhagobot, a tiny robot with self-morphing fans. By mimicking these insects’ passive, ultra-fast movements, the robot gains speed, control, and endurance without extra energy—potentially transforming aquatic microrobotics. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:58:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250704032938.htm Scientists are on the trail of a mysterious five-particle structure that could challenge one of the biggest theories in physics: string theory. This rare particle—never seen before and predicted not to exist within string theory—might leave behind vanishing tracks in the Large Hadron Collider, like ghostly footprints that suddenly disappear. Spotting it wouldn’t just shake up physics theory—it might also reveal clues to dark matter, the invisible stuff that makes up most of the universe. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:06:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250704032938.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250618094455.htm As electric vehicles grow more popular, their warning sounds may not be doing enough to protect pedestrians. A Swedish study shows that these signals are hard to locate, especially when multiple vehicles are involved, leaving people unable to tell where danger is coming from or how many cars are nearby. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:44:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250618094455.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529145727.htm Researchers determined how much outdoor particulate pollution affects indoor air quality. Their study concluded pollution from inversion and dust events is kept out of buildings, but wildfire smoke can sneak inside if efficient 'air-side economizers' are in use. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:57:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529145727.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529124114.htm Reducing travel speeds and using an intelligent queuing system at busy ports can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oceangoing container vessels by 16-24%, according to researchers. Not only would those relatively simple interventions reduce emissions from a major, direct source of greenhouse gases, the technology to implement these measures already exists. Thu, 29 May 2025 12:41:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529124114.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528150829.htm Engineers have developed a real-life Transformer that has the 'brains' to morph in midair, allowing the drone-like robot to smoothly roll away and begin its ground operations without pause. The increased agility and robustness of such robots could be particularly useful for commercial delivery systems and robotic explorers. Wed, 28 May 2025 15:08:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528150829.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124115.htm Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be lightweight enough to enable the electrification of airplanes, trucks, or ships. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:41:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124115.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable, a new prototype has demonstrated. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:14:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165137.htm New research details how infrared thermography, high-definition imaging and neural network analysis can combine to make concrete bridge inspections more efficient. Researchers are hopeful that their findings can be leveraged by engineers through a combination of these methods to strategically pinpoint bridge conditions and better allocate repair costs. Fri, 16 May 2025 16:51:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165137.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514181651.htm have created a new type of insect cyborg that can navigate autonomously -- without wires, surgery, or stress-inducing electrical shocks. The system uses a small ultraviolet (UV) light helmet to steer cockroaches by taking advantage of their natural tendency to avoid bright light, especially in the UV range. This method not only preserves the insect's sensory organs but also maintains consistent control over time. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:16:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514181651.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513172033.htm Engineers built E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars that follows a person from behind, allowing them to walk independently or lean on the robot's arms for support. Tue, 13 May 2025 17:20:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513172033.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509122301.htm Researchers have developed a system, called ProxiCycle, that logs when a passing car comes too close to a cyclist (four feet or less). A small, inexpensive sensor plugs into bicycle handlebars and tracks the passes, sending them to the rider's phone. The team tested the system for two months with 15 cyclists in Seattle and found a significant correlation between the locations of close passes and other indicators of poor safety, such as collisions. Fri, 09 May 2025 12:23:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509122301.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429195329.htm About 25% of 7350 patients hospitalized for scooter-related injuries between 2016 and 2021 were using substances such as alcohol, opioids, marijuana and cocaine when injured. The findings underscore the urgent need to strengthen safety regulations, enforce helmet use, and reduce substance use among scooter riders. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:53:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429195329.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424121155.htm An international team has explored how in future aerial robots could process construction materials precisely in the air -- an approach with great potential for difficult-to-access locations or work at great heights. The flying robots are not intended to replace existing systems on the ground, but rather to complement them in a targeted manner for repairs or in disaster areas, for instance. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:11:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424121155.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416152116.htm Researchers developed a machine-learning-guided technique to solve complex, long-horizon planning problems more efficiently than some traditional approaches, while arriving at an optimal solution that better meets a user's goals. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:21:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416152116.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135619.htm By the 2060s, some airports with shorter runways may need to reduce their maximum take-off weight by the equivalent of approximately 10 passengers per flight during summer months. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:56:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135619.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130920.htm Risky driving by parents and other motorists who do the school run is putting children in danger, according to a new study. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:09:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130920.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154610.htm A hopping, insect-sized robot can jump over gaps or obstacles, traverse rough, slippery, or slanted surfaces, and perform aerial acrobatic maneuvers, while using a fraction of the energy required for flying microbots. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:46:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154610.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143713.htm New research shows that Sat Nav systems are helping keep older drivers on the roads for longer. The study reveals that over 65s with a poorer sense of direction rely more on help from GPS navigation systems such as Sat Nav or smartphone maps. Those using GPS tended to drive more frequently -- suggesting that the technology helps older people maintain driving independence. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:37:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143713.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402181306.htm New York City's automated speed cameras reduced traffic crashes by 14% and decreased speeding violations by 75% over time, according to new research. The research revealed most cameras achieve their safety purpose within six months, with violations dropping and staying low -- showing drivers have changed behavior to drive more slowly and the cameras are working as intended, to deter speeding. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:13:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402181306.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122331.htm Based on their findings, the researchers noted there are practical solutions that could have prevented collapse of the embankment slope investigated in this study. Their recommendations include using stabilizing agents, like cement, to reduce the impact of moisture and the placement of perforated pipes to drain the water quickly. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:23:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122331.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326154441.htm A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionize early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers. The team say this is the first time it has been possible to generate high-resolution three-dimensional ultrasound images taken from a probe deep inside the gastrointestinal tract, or gut. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:44:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326154441.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115839.htm Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a group being some of the largest risk factors. The researchers are also concerned about riders who deliberately crash or cause dangerous situations when riding, a phenomenon that seems to be specific to electric scooters. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:58:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115836.htm By using geometric shapes in the shock-absorbing material, researchers have developed a bicycle helmet that provides better protection against head injuries. The material absorbs shock by contracting bilaterally. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:58:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115836.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324113859.htm When wildfires threaten communities, human health can be impacted as smoke distributes on the breeze, infiltrating various structures. To help people protect themselves and their families, researchers have developed a low-cost, durable, do-it-yourself air filtration system that works as well as more expensive HEPA filters to clear indoor air pollutants such as smoke -- or possibly limit the impact of airborne disease spread. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:38:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324113859.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306122916.htm Urban highways promise to get people to their destinations faster -- and bring them together. But at the same time, they reduce social connections between people within the city, especially at distances of less than 5 km, according to a new study. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:29:16 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306122916.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164447.htm Injuries to the articular cartilage in different joints, including the knee, are painful and limit mobility. Therefore, researchers are developing cartilage implants using cells from the patient's nasal septum. A recent study shows that giving these cartilage implants more time to mature significantly improved clinical efficacy, even in patients with complex cartilage injuries. This suggests that the method could also be suitable for the treatment of degenerated cartilage in osteoarthritis. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:44:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164447.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134808.htm Binary neutron star mergers emit gravitational waves followed by light. To fully exploit these observations and avoid missing key signals, speed is crucial. An interdisciplinary team of researchers presents a novel machine learning method that can analyze gravitational waves emitted by neutron star collisions almost instantaneously -- even before the merger is fully observed. A neural network processes the data and enables a fast search for visible light and other electromagnetic signals emitted during the collisions. This new method could be instrumental in preparing the field for the next generation of observatories. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:48:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134808.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304143529.htm Researchers have demonstrated that multicolored stickers applied to stop or speed limit signs on the roadside can 'confuse' self-driving vehicles, causing unpredictable and possibly hazardous operations. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:35:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304143529.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227165756.htm A research team has developed a way for self-driving vehicles to share their knowledge about road conditions indirectly, making it possible for each vehicle to learn from the experiences of others even when they rarely meet on the road. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:57:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227165756.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227165525.htm Scientists have revealed how quantum interference and symmetry dictate molecular behavior in collisions with gold surfaces, offering new insights into molecular interactions. The findings can have important implications for chemistry and materials science. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:55:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227165525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122457.htm On Wednesday 26 February, a thermal imaging camera blasted off to the Moon as part of NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission. This aims to map sources of water on the Moon to shed light on the lunar water cycle and to guide future robotic and human missions. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:24:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122457.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250221125650.htm Optical atomic clocks can increase the precision of time and geographic position a thousandfold in our mobile phones, computers, and GPS systems. However, they are currently too large and complex to be widely used in society. Now, a research team has developed a technology that, with the help of on-chip microcombs, could make ultra-precise optical atomic clock systems significantly smaller and more accessible -- with significant benefits for navigation, autonomous vehicles, and geo-data monitoring. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:56:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250221125650.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111300.htm Conventional drones use visual sensors for navigation. However, environmental conditions like dampness, low light, and dust can hinder their effectiveness, limiting their use in disaster-stricken areas. Researchers have now developed a novel bio-hybrid drone by combining robotic elements with odor-sensing antennae from silkworm moths. Their innovation, which integrates the agility and precision of robots with biological sensory mechanisms, can enhance the applicability of drones in navigation, gas sensing, and disaster response. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:13:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111300.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250218000726.htm Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, engineers have found over a series of studies. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:07:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250218000726.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144629.htm A research team has developed two new autonomous navigation systems for cyborg insects to better navigate unknown, complex environments. The algorithms utilized only simple circuits that leveraged natural insect behaviors, like wall-following and climbing, to navigate challenging terrain, such as sandy, rock-strewn surfaces. For all difficulties of terrain tested, the cyborg insects were able to reach their target destination, demonstrating the potential of cyborg insects for surveillance, disaster-site exploration, and more. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:46:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144629.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144317.htm Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:43:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213144317.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213143918.htm From predicting potholes to designing more durable concrete, artificial intelligence is paving the way for smarter infrastructure, new studies show. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:39:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213143918.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213143557.htm Researchers have quantified the role of the 'hydrogen economy' in making our society more sustainable. They present the results of extensive modelling of pathways to decarbonizing the European economy by 2050. They conclude that when it comes to providing a sustainable primary source of energy, electrification will prove to be the most cost-efficient route for most economic sectors with an average total share of around 60% in final energy consumption. In contrast, the projected share of direct hydrogen use will be 10% at the highest. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:35:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250213143557.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210153743.htm New research finds that electric vehicles generally produce less non-exhaust emissions compared with gasoline-powered vehicles. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:37:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210153743.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131908.htm There's a 26 per cent annual chance that space rocket junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy flight area, according to a recent study. While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft is very low, the research highlights that the potential for uncontrolled space rocket junk to disrupt flights and create additional costs for airlines and passengers is not. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:19:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131908.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131123.htm Young adults are at higher risk for crashes due to inexperience, risk-taking, and impaired driving. A study examines the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Florida. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:11:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131123.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204173755.htm Running out of gas in a remote area far from a gas station is every driver's worst nightmare. A similar stressor, known as "range anxiety," exists for owners of electric vehicles who worry about how far their EV's can drive without running out of battery. As EVs become more common on roadways -- annual EV sales are estimated to reach 7.2 million by 2030 -- innovative new methods are being developed to more easily charge them. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:37:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204173755.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142238.htm Engineers developed a training method for multiagent systems, such as large numbers of drones, that can guarantee their safe operation in crowded environments. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:22:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142238.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123840.htm A new study finds that prompts do a good job of getting drivers to engage with their environment and take over control of the vehicle when necessary while using partially automated driving systems -- with one exception. If drivers are deeply distracted, these system-generated prompts have little or no effect. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:38:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123840.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127161927.htm develop a model that can help municipalities choose optimal locations as they expand their cycling lane networks in response to growing demand. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:19:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127161927.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124152.htm A new study has found that drug screening practices may be inconsistent with potential downstream effects in reporting to the RMV. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:41:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124152.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125717.htm Night-time collisions with robotic lawnmowers are a significant animal welfare and conservation problem for hedgehogs as these often suffer serious or even fatal injuries. In order to make the operation of robotic lawnmowers hedgehog-safe, researchers are developing special hedgehog dummies and standardized tests to prevent fatal collisions. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:57:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115125717.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109130035.htm Researchers have developed new measurement techniques and methods to measure emissions from category-L vehicles in realistic operation and to determine corresponding limit values. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:00:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109130035.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108144151.htm Wearing a red outfit in combat sports has been believed to provide an advantage for athletes, but a new study suggests there is no longer any truth in the claim. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:41:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108144151.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108144140.htm An academic has used drone mapping to investigate a 3000-year-old 'mega fortress' in the Caucasus mountains, revealing details that re-shape understanding of the site and contribute to a global reassessment of ancient settlement growth and urbanism. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:41:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250108144140.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250103150949.htm Hidden patterns in electric propulsion plasma beams could help ensure the success of long-term space missions. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:09:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250103150949.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241220132902.htm Using field sensors, various ecological modelling technologies and deep learning algorithms, a French research team has developed a method for mapping the risk of collisions between animals and vehicles along transport infrastructures. In the future, it could contribute to collision management in autonomous vehicles thanks to connected infrastructures. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:29:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241220132902.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217201536.htm A new study offers hope for people who are blind or have low vision (pBLV) through an innovative navigation system that was tested using virtual reality. The system, which combines vibrational and sound feedback, aims to help users navigate complex real-world environments more safely and effectively. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:15:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217201536.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217131107.htm The holidays are in full swing and people are shopping, wrapping and packing to visit loved ones. Along with the extra fees for checked baggage and seat upgrades, some airlines are also considering weight-based pricing. A recent study looked at how people felt about weighing their baggage and themselves to help reduce emissions and found while over half of travelers are not keen about hopping on the scale, some would be open to the idea -- especially if it aligns with their own interests in the environment. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:11:07 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217131107.htm