What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique...
Every vehicle built after 1981 has a unique vehicle identification number, or VIN.
The location of this string of letters and numbers varies, but it’s...
Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers...
Imagine a future with nearly silent air taxis flying above traffic jams and navigating between skyscrapers and suburban droneports.
Transportation arrives at the touch of...
Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants—but not necessarily for everyone else, says...
The future of automobiles is electric, but many people worry about the safety of today's electric vehicles.
Public opinion about EV crash safety often hinges...
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,...
How to make electric cars affordable for everyone
Electric vehicles (EVs) are getting more popular, and more people are starting to buy used ones.
However, a study from Rutgers University has found that...
New study paves the way for quieter, fuel-efficient planes
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a significant breakthrough in aircraft design, potentially leading to quieter, more fuel-efficient planes.
Their findings, published in...
Making air travel safer: A new way to spot rough skies ahead
Flying can sometimes get bumpy, with air turbulence shaking things up in the sky.
This isn't just uncomfortable for passengers and crew; it's a big...
From Star Trek to reality: scientists use radar to turn cars into health monitoring...
A team of clever scientists at the University of Waterloo has drawn inspiration from the futuristic medical bay of the USS Enterprise in "Star...
Could supersonic flights be the next big thing in air travel?
If you could fly from New York to London in half the time, would you?
With a renewed interest and investment in commercial supersonic flight,...