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Engineering
Mach 1.5 tests reveal noise feedback loops from supersonic jets
Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion, or FCAAP, are helping to solve a safety challenge in military aviation: the extreme noise generated by supersonic jets ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
EVs can generate widespread economic benefits, new study says
Putting more electric cars on the road doesn't just benefit those with enough money to buy the often-pricey vehicles, it also pushes down prices at the gas pump while strengthening U.S. energy security, according to new research ...
Mar 25, 2026
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When self-driving cars become socially intelligent
Driven by AI, the advent of autonomous mobility has accelerated in recent years. It has advantages that go beyond the asphalt. One of the first test drives of an autonomous vehicle in a public area took place on an EPFL campus ...
Mar 25, 2026
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How autonomous vehicles could change morning commutes
Autonomous vehicles (AVs), which already operate on the roads of several major U.S. cities and in countries worldwide, are expected to play a large role in shaping the future of cities. In a new study, researchers have investigated ...
Mar 24, 2026
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AI can flag high-risk motorists before getting on the road, scientists say
Scientists at the University of Sharjah have developed a new machine learning model capable of predicting whether a driver is likely to be involved in an accident before getting behind the wheel. Road accidents are frequently ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Electric cars can make power grids more reliable (and earn owners money)—so why aren't we doing that?
Electric vehicles (EVs) can effectively serve as mobile batteries that provide energy to the power grid when not being driven, improving the reliability of the grid, serving as a source of backup power and potentially reducing ...
Mar 21, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
High-performance LFP cathodes have potential to extend electric vehicle range
A recent breakthrough in electrode technology addresses one of the key limitations of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries—namely, their relatively short driving distance. Researchers from UNIST, in collaboration with Sookmyung ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Automotive
Music popstar will.i.am meshes AI and 'micromobility'
Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am is putting artificial intelligence agents to work in three-wheel vehicles tailored for modern urban life.
Mar 19, 2026
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Automotive
Tesla faces wider probe of self-driving feature as it prepares to sell cars without steering wheels
Federal auto regulators have escalated a probe of Tesla after several of its cars crashed while using its self-driving feature, just as CEO Elon Musk prepares to roll out a new model with no steering wheel or pedals.
Mar 19, 2026
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Telecom
Researchers turn ocean dead zones into talking skies for pilots
Researchers are developing satellite links that bring clear, real-time radio and data connections to flights over oceans, helping air traffic controllers keep routes safer and more efficient.
Mar 18, 2026
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Automotive
Electric vehicles: What to know if you're considering an EV
Soaring petrol prices are once again making many Australians think seriously about switching to an electric vehicle.
Mar 18, 2026
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Automotive
NASA's X-59 prepares for second flight
NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026. Over the coming months, NASA will take the quiet supersonic jet faster and higher, while ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Automotive
Small 'edge' computer could help self-driving cars operate in rural areas
As self-driving cars begin operating in cities, a question remains about how to make them work in rural areas with limited telecommunications infrastructure. New research from Washington State University suggests a potential ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Energy & Green Tech
Will your electric car burst into flames? A solid‑state battery would reduce the risk
Canada recently signed a new trade agreement with China, reducing tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) each year. By 2030, half of these imported vehicles are anticipated to be "affordable EVs" costing ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Automotive
Hybrid AI model combines graphs and transformers for real-time traffic forecasts
Urban congestion is a big problem in our cities. It leads to commuter delays and economic inefficiency. More tragically, though, it leads to a million deaths annually worldwide. Research appearing in the International Journal ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Business
Cargo ships willing to travel farther reach greater efficiency, tanker tracking shows
In shipping, efficiency is everything. Take the shortest (safe) route between two points. Offload cargo as quickly as possible to the person who will pay you the most. Pick up your next load as fast as you can and start it ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Business
Digital transport apps conceal layers of technical, financial and policy complexity
Digital transport technology is catching on, from apps that let you buy train tickets with a single swipe to sophisticated car-sharing systems. They may be easy to use, but such transport services often mask an array of complex ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Automotive
Formula 1's 2026 rules: New sustainability rules are changing the way races are won
The first races under Formula 1's new regulations delivered exactly what the sport's rule-makers had hoped for: more overtaking. At the recent Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, passes on track nearly tripled compared with ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Automotive
About the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project
The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project (LBFD) is part of NASA's effort to help enable new aircraft noise standards that are required to open the market to commercial supersonic flight over land. The federal government banned ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Consumer & Gadgets
New music release day could be dangerous for distracted drivers
Researchers seeking to understand the impact of smartphones on driving safety have a warning for music fans: Release day might be dangerous. The study, described in a working paper published last month by the National Bureau ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Automotive
New model aims to keep remote robotaxi operators alert and ready
So-called "driverless" cars often have human operators remotely controlling the vehicles to help navigate tricky driving situations and avoid accidents. But this setup poses a number of challenges. How do you ensure the operators ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Automotive
Facing the music: Detecting dangerous driving through AI facial analysis
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new technology that could change how drunk and dangerous drivers are identified. Using a single 3D deep learning model, researchers are able to detect three major ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Automotive
Electric trucks are finally ready for prime time. Could high oil prices speed up the shift?
For years, long-range electric trucks seemed impossible. But much has changed in a short time. Rapid improvements to batteries and chargers mean battery electric trucks are already viable for urban and short-range trucks. ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Automotive
How driverless vehicles can be made safer for deaf and hard of hearing people
Self-driving cars are very much a reality and no longer a vision from science fiction. In the UK, automated vehicles (AVs) such as self-driving shuttles are already being tested on public roads.
Mar 10, 2026
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Business
Americans don't just fear driverless cars will crash—they fear mass job losses
While much of the public debate about self-driving cars focuses on safety, a new national study from the University of California San Diego reveals Americans' doubts about driverless cars aren't just about the fear of a crash. ...
Mar 6, 2026
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