A ratings system developed by a group of Kansas State University researchers could keep bridges safer and help prevent catastrophic collapses.
Engineering
Jul 19, 2012
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Plastics make up a large percentage of municipal solid waste that inhabit landfills.
Environment
May 19, 2017
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A researcher at the UPV/EHU's Faculty of Engineering-Bilbao has developed behaviour models of the international roughness index (IRI) and the coefficient of transverse friction to predict the future situation of the highway ...
Mathematics
Oct 7, 2019
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The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze introduces an industry-first driver-side air bag that uses a flexible venting technology designed to deploy more efficiently while providing equivalent crash protection to more expensive and complex ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 18, 2012
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A satellite network that can zoom in on ships at sea and check for oil spills in almost real time has demonstrated its capabilities at a high-level international event in Brussels.
Space Exploration
Aug 2, 2019
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Officially, Beijing's air quality is improving. But in recent weeks, patients with respiratory problems have flooded hospitals, highways have closed and hundreds of flights have been grounded by thick smog.
Environment
Dec 1, 2011
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When researchers at two West Coast universities took control of a General Motors car through cellular and Bluetooth connections in 2010, they startled the auto industry by exposing a glaring security gap.
Security
Aug 5, 2015
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The U.S. government's auto safety agency wants to add two automatic emergency braking devices to its list of recommended safety features for new-car buyers.
Engineering
Jan 22, 2015
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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.
Other
Jul 13, 2011
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Vehicles equipped with automatic braking or front-collision warning are less likely to cause a rear-end crash, according to a study released Thursday by the insurance indu33stry.
Engineering
Jan 28, 2016
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