Trusting GPS too much? How navigation apps could lead you astray
GPS systems are incredibly useful for getting us from place to place, but blindly following them can sometimes lead to serious problems on the...
Can cell phone signals help planes navigate without GPS?
Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories and Ohio State University are exploring a new way to help aircraft navigate when GPS signals are lost.
The team...
Why some cyclists don’t wear helmets
Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent serious head injuries and even save lives, but many cyclists still choose not to wear one.
A recent...
New infrared camera aims to improve safety in autonomous driving
As fall brings rain, fog, and early darkness, driving conditions become more dangerous due to poor visibility.
To enhance road safety, especially for autonomous vehicles,...
Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers
The Biden administration is using tax credits, regulations and federal investments to shift drivers toward electric vehicles.
But drivers will make the switch only if...
Scientists develop new crystal design to boost hydrogen storage for fuel-cell vehicles
Hydrogen is often hailed as the fuel of the future because it produces zero emissions and can store more energy per unit of weight...
Revolutionary adhesive paves the way for lighter, greener cars
Researchers at Nagoya University have made a major breakthrough in the world of structural adhesives, which could lead to lighter and more environmentally friendly...
Smart pavement markers help self-driving cars navigate in bad weather
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Western Michigan University have developed new pavement markers that can help self-driving cars stay on track, even...
Scientists find way to extend the lifespan of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles
Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative fuel, especially for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles have the big advantage of only emitting water vapor...
Newer planes emit less carbon, but their contrails may be doing more harm to...
Modern airplanes are more fuel-efficient and produce less carbon than older models, but a new study reveals that they might be causing more environmental...