Video: Why traffic apps make congestion worse
Has your smartphone traffic app ever led you into a traffic jam? Join the club.
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Feb 2, 2018
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News tagged with congestion
Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds
Huge quantities of networked sensors have appeared in cities across the world in recent years. These include cameras and sensors that count the number of passers by, devices to sense air quality, traffic flow detectors, and ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 1, 2018
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City-wide trial shows how road use charges can reduce traffic jams
Road congestion in large Australian cities is estimated to cost more than A$16 billion a year. Economists have long argued the best way to improve traffic flow is to charge drivers for their contribution to road congestion. ...
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Nov 23, 2017
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Uber says it will bring its flying taxis to Los Angeles in 2020 (Update)
In just over two years, Uber says it will let commuters soar over Los Angeles' snarled traffic in flying taxis.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 8, 2017
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Self-driving cars could ease traffic, but increase sprawl (Update)
A new study inspired by Boston's early experiments with self-driving cars finds that the technology could ease congestion, but might also lead to more cars on the road and further encourage urban sprawl.
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Oct 17, 2017
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US astronaut's memoir provides blunt take on year in space
In his new autobiography, retired astronaut Scott Kelly gives an unflinchingly blunt take on his U.S. record-breaking year in space and the challenging life events that got him there.
Space Exploration
Oct 11, 2017
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Road pricing most effective in reducing vehicle emissions
Motor vehicles are a major source of air pollution in urban areas, and for decades municipal and regional governments have used various traffic management strategies in an effort to reduce vehicle emissions, alongside advancements ...
Environment
Oct 5, 2017
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Can we fix traffic congestion?
If your work commute is the worst part of your day, you'll be pleased to hear there are better ways.
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Sep 12, 2017
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Researchers find first genomic biomarkers in extracellular vesicles in veterinary patients
Researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University have discovered important biomarkers in extracellular vesicles in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease and congestive heart failure. This is the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 14, 2017
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Driverless bus makes debut in Georgia at start of US tour
A shuttle bus that drove itself—along with human passengers—through a course in a parking lot near Atlanta is embarking on a tour that will include stops in Texas and California.
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Jan 26, 2017
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