Moore's Law of aviation: Flying keeps getting safer
Many airline passengers naturally worry about flying. But on a worldwide basis, commercial air travel keeps getting safer, according to a new study by MIT researchers.
Aug 7, 2024
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Japan's Nissan is developing 'cool paint' for cars to keep drivers cooler
Nissan showed Tuesday what it called a "cool paint" to keep people inside vehicles cooler, although the coating is six times thicker, making commercialization still a challenge.
Aug 6, 2024
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Carbon fiber composite sensors offer solution for efficient traffic monitoring
A breakthrough in traffic monitoring technology has been achieved by a research team affiliated with UNIST. The team unveiled sensors that can monitor traffic and road conditions in real-time, while strengthening buildings ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Study shows new truck efficiency standards may reduce expected energy savings
Deliveries are getting faster than ever in the U.S., but the faster movement of goods is undercutting the country's climate progress.
Jul 18, 2024
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Unveiling a new class of synthetic fuels
Researchers from RWTH, the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, and ETH Zurich have made considerable advancements in synthetic fuels. Their study, which has the potential to revolutionize clean transportation, ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Self-organizing drone flock demonstrates safe traffic solution for smart cities of the future
After creating the world's first self-organizing drone flock, researchers at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary have now also demonstrated the first large-scale autonomous drone traffic solution. This fascinating ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Battery innovation could boost power delivery for electric aircraft
A battery component innovation could help keep power delivery high when electric aircraft land with low charge, according to a study led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with expertise from the University of Michigan.
Jul 11, 2024
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Study finds health risks in switching ships from diesel to ammonia fuel
As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants that drive climate change and have human health impacts. It has been estimated ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Single-crystal synthesis technology enhances durability of lithium secondary batteries
A research team has recently demonstrated a single-crystal synthesis technology that significantly extends the lifespan of cathode materials for electric vehicles. This research was published in the online edition of ACS ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Evidently efficient: Self-organization of informal bus lines in the Global South
Public transport systems vary widely around the world. Developed countries in the Global North usually have centrally planned public transport systems with fixed routes and timetables.
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