Developing roads that can generate power from passing traffic
Researchers are looking at advanced materials for roads and pavements that could generate electricity from passing traffic.
Sep 18, 2017
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Can we fix traffic congestion?
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NASA air traffic management research tool shows new colors
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Researchers 'count cars'—literally—to find a better way to control heavy traffic
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Russian given almost 4 years in US botnet fraud
A US judge on Thursday sentenced a Russian citizen to 46 months in prison for his role in a global computer fraud that took in millions, the Justice Department announced.
Website services help drivers fight tickets
Summer is the busiest travel season, and that means long stretches of highway, wandering attention and maybe a few miles through counties or states spent over the speed limit.
Creating a high-speed internet lane for emergency situations
During large disasters, like hurricanes, wildfires and terrorist attacks, people want emergency responders to arrive quickly and help people deal with the crisis. In order to do their best, police, medics, firefighters and ...
