Self-driving cars: why we can’t expect them to be ‘moral’
Ever since companies began developing self-driving cars, people have asked how designers will address the moral question of who a self-driving car should kill...
How connected vehicles’ windshield wipers could prevent flooding
One of your car’s oldest features has been put to a new, high-tech use by University of Michigan researchers.
Utilizing a test fleet in the...
2D materials could power electric vehicles to get 500 miles on a single charge
Lithium-air batteries are poised to become the next revolutionary replacement for currently used lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles, cell phones and computers.
Lithium-air batteries,...
How to fund roads and make sure electric vehicles pay their share
Since electric vehicles use no gasoline, their drivers pay no gasoline tax. And as more people drive EVs, gas-tax revenue for road repairs is...
Why autonomous vehicles won’t reduce our dependence on cars in cities
The technology of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is progressing rapidly, but have we really thought through how they’ll work in reality?
In its report on AVs...
Gatwick drone drama shows how even unarmed UAVs can cause economic chaos and risk...
One of the amazing things about the recent drone incident at London Gatwick is that the appearance of two unmanned aerial vehicles flying into...
Why autonomous vehicles won’t reduce our dependence on cars in cities
The technology of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is progressing rapidly, but have we really thought through how they'll work in reality?
In its report on AVs...
Switching to electric vehicles could save the US billions, but timing is everything
Today, less than 2 percent of the vehicles Americans buy are electric.
But within the next three decades, some automotive industry experts expect electric vehicles...
Rules to boost fuel economy for passenger vehicles will do more good than harm
Scholars from USC and other leading universities conclude that rules on the books to increase fuel economy for passenger vehicles will do more good...
One step closer to more efficient hydrogen cars
Hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water vapor from their tailpipes, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil-fuel-based transportation.
But for hydrogen cars to become mainstream, scientists need...
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In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
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Three common drugs linked to high dementia risk
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For older people, weight training is more important than cardio exercise
In a recent study from Wake Forest University, researchers found that weight training is more effective than cardio for older people.
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Three common drugs linked to high dementia risk
In a recent study, researchers found long-term use of two antidepressants is linked to a higher risk of dementia.
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Hubble discovers a unique type of object in the solar system
With the help of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, a German-led group of astronomers have observed the intriguing characteristics of an unusual type of...