Automotive

Tiny programmable pixels could change the future of infrared technology

Imagine if self-driving cars couldn’t “see” people or objects around them, or if doctors lost an important tool for spotting early signs of cancer. These...

Scientists say traffic laws aren’t ready for self-driving cars

are falling behind. According to research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU), current road rules in Australia mostly apply to human drivers—and that’s a big...

Why e-scooter accidents happen – and how to prevent them

Electric scooters have become a fast and fun way to get around cities. But a new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows...

New low-cost AI camera could make self-driving cars affordable

Self-driving cars may soon become much cheaper and safer thanks to a new AI-powered camera system developed by researchers at Australian Catholic University (ACU). Called...

This helmet design could make cycling much safer

A team of researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the University of Isfahan in Iran has developed a new type of...

Safer, longer-lasting batteries could power cars for 1,000 km on a single charge

A team of scientists at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) has made an exciting discovery that could lead to electric car...

E-scooters could help make cycling safer on the roads, study finds

Electric scooters might be making the roads safer for cyclists, according to a new study from the University of Bristol. The research suggests that areas...

AI-powered drones: the future of tunnel safety

Aging tunnels are becoming a growing concern, but there aren't enough experts to inspect and maintain them. To solve this problem, researchers in South Korea...

New battery breakthrough could make electric cars go much farther

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, but one big problem remains: charging. Many EV drivers worry about running out of power before reaching...

How Formula 1 drivers memorize race tracks before even stepping foot on them

The Albert Park circuit for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has 14 turns over 5.278 kilometers. F1 drivers can tell you the braking points,...