Ants on the move: How invasive ants hitchhike on cars
Invasive ants have found a surprising new way to travel: hitchhiking on everyday vehicles.
Research shows that these ants pack up their entire colony, including...
Breakthrough in wireless charging: 270-kilowatt charge for electric vehicles
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have achieved a significant milestone by demonstrating a 270-kilowatt (kW) wireless power transfer...
New AI technique enhances 3D mapping with 2D cameras for autonomous vehicle navigation
Researchers have developed a new technique that helps artificial intelligence (AI) programs create better maps of three-dimensional (3D) spaces using two-dimensional (2D) images from...
A year after the fatal submersible implosion, just how safe are today’s vessels
Nearly a year after a submersible carrying five passengers imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic, another manned deep dive in the...
Scientists improve self-driving car safety: New tools enhance object tracking
Researchers at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) have developed two innovative tools to improve the safety and reliability of self-driving...
New battery tech promises faster charging for electric vehicles
A research team has developed a groundbreaking technology that could make lithium-ion batteries more stable and long-lasting under fast-charging conditions, a crucial step for...
Electric cars: Swappable batteries could be the way to revive flagging sales
The rate of adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in western countries continues to wane.
In the UK, EVs' market share of all new cars for...
New projected turn signal enhances road safety with advanced lighting technology
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF have developed a cutting-edge turn signal technology that aims to significantly improve...
How electric vehicle drivers can overcome range anxiety
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers often worry about how far they can drive before needing to recharge, a concern known as range anxiety.
However, a new...
Scientists draw inspiration from fish to design advanced deep-sea submersibles
Over 80% of the world's oceans remain unexplored, largely due to the extreme conditions found in deep-sea environments such as immense pressure, total darkness,...