Over 1.3 million people die in traffic accidents every year. Consequently, traffic accidents are the most common cause of death in certain age groups. The world's experts are now gathering in Stockholm to discuss new UN goals ...
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2020
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Scientists of South Ural State University have engineered a unique photogrammetric system for high-precision, noncontact measurements of 3-D coordinates, which can create 3-D models of ancient cultural monuments. The researchers ...
Archaeology
Jul 30, 2019
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Remote or computer-controlled aircraft, commonly referred to as "drones" could revolutionize the way in which emergency medical supplies, such as bags of blood plasma, are delivered to areas hit by disaster, accidents or ...
Engineering
Jul 12, 2019
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Road safety and accident prevention are not always studied from the same perspective, though it may be obvious that accident-related events are linked to risky behaviour. David Herrero, author of a new eight-year study, says, ...
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2017
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If more of the continuous cycle routes were to run through residential areas, this would reduce the risk of fatal accidents involving cyclists and cars. Most of the collisions between cyclists and motorised traffic in built-up ...
Other
Dec 11, 2013
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Traffic accidents involving wildlife are on the rise in Europe. The establishment of a time pattern for the accidents could be useful for increasing safety and preventing human and animal deaths. On the basis of this objective, ...
Ecology
Apr 23, 2013
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A study carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland indicates that extreme weather conditions cost EU transport system at least €15 billion a year. Currently, the greatest costs incurred are from road accidents, ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2012
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A Spanish study has analysed traffic accidents involving cattle being transported for human consumption in the country for the first time. Despite the "relatively" low mortality rate, animals suffer high-risk situations that ...
Other
May 13, 2011
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