http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Americans are using cellphones and other gadgets behind the wheel as much as ever, despite widespread awareness of the risks involved, a federal government agency said Friday. http://phys.org/news284386690.html Technology Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:18:16 EST news284386690 A high-tech overhaul to the nation's air traffic control system is mostly on track to completion, but has yet to produce the benefits that airlines and passengers were told to expect, federal investigators said. http://phys.org/news266685886.html Technology Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:25:00 EST news266685886 In a few weeks, about 2,800 cars, trucks and buses will start talking to each other on the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan, in a giant experiment that government officials are hoping will lead to safer roads. http://phys.org/news264781610.html Technology Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:26:58 EST news264781610 US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday called on the European Union to abandon its controversial carbon tax on airlines, saying the policy aimed at combatting global warming was "lousy." http://phys.org/news258217112.html Space & Earth Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:58:38 EST news258217112 It's legal in 41 states for drivers to use hand-held cell phones, and a leading highway safety organization recommends keeping it that way for now. http://phys.org/news229794157.html Technology Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:50:01 EST news229794157 The US administration Friday announced updated automobile fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles starting with the 2011 model year that aim to reduce gasoline consumption and emissions. http://phys.org/news157384565.html Technology Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:56:23 EST news157384565