Automation, once hidden behind closed doors in factories, is increasingly moving into public view. Customers can pay for groceries or clothing at a self-checkout machine, order fast food from a touchscreen kiosk or even pickup ...
Economics & Business
Apr 26, 2023
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While developing an electric bicycle for his San Rafael, Calif., company, Marcus Hays had planned to insert a battery into one of the bike's supporting tubes. But then he did an analysis of his concept with three-dimensional ...
Engineering
Feb 13, 2013
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Replacing more car trips with bike trips can be a great way to reduce carbon emissions, but biking can be tough if you have physical limitations, have a long way to travel or just don't want to get sweaty on your way to work. ...
Social Sciences
Aug 3, 2022
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Space junk from a Soviet satellite no longer poses a threat to Discovery shuttle, but astronauts face a vexing new problem: the spacecraft's exercise equipment is on the fritz, NASA said Monday.
Space Exploration
Mar 17, 2009
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Despite longstanding popular belief, bicycle lanes can actually improve business. At worst, the negative impact on sales and employment is minimal, according to a new study from Portland State's Transportation Research and ...
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2020
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Harley-Davidson says it will collaborate with Alta Motors on the motorcycle maker's plans for an electric bike.
Business
Mar 1, 2018
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With more than a million rides per month, the Citi Bike system has quickly become a part of the fabric of New York City. It's now serving commuters a little better, thanks to Cornell research.
Engineering
Jan 13, 2015
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The bicycle counts suggested that, on Bike to Work Day, more people did bike to work. But did fewer people drive?
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2014
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Amazon Prime Day, when the e-commerce giant offers a Black Friday-like sale in the middle of summer, will take place on July 15 and 16, the company says.
Business
Jun 25, 2019
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The Dakar rally gets under way in South America this weekend, amid concern about the potential damage that the 8,400-kilometre (5,200-mile) trek through Peru and Chile could cause to the local environment.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 4, 2013
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