For more than four decades, an unremarkable building in an industrial estate on the edge of Warrington, UK, has played a crucial role in the success of most European space missions with moving parts – which means nearly ...
Space Exploration
May 20, 2015
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Volvo Trucks' new feature Automatic Traction Control activates the drive on the front axle automatically when in motion, if the truck risks getting stuck. The driver enjoys improved manoeuvrability, and the owner benefits ...
Engineering
May 12, 2015
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It may be a while yet before we have cars that drive themselves, but in the near future your car may help you drive. In particular, it could warn you when you're about to do something stupid.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 15, 2015
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Driverless cars could soon be cruising Australian roads if South Australia gives the go-ahead to reforms to its road legislation.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 17, 2015
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Jan. 26, 2015. The day computer models forecast one of the most intense snowstorms in history. Meteorologists call it a "bomb."
Earth Sciences
Feb 12, 2015
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The world's largest transportable Ferris wheel is equipped with control and drive technology from Siemens. The 750-ton, 80-meter tall steel giant was built by the Munich-based company Maurer German Wheels according to a plan ...
Engineering
Jan 13, 2015
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More than 1,000 exoplanets have now been discovered by the Kepler Space Telescope, announced NASA this month, and the figure continues to climb.
Astronomy
Jan 13, 2015
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German automaker Daimler on Monday showed its vision of the driverless car, a prototype vehicle that allows four passengers to face each other as the vehicle finds its way.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 6, 2015
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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have solved a 70 year old mystery in traffic research: an until now inexplicable jerkiness when we steer a vehicle. The discovery may lead to safety systems in cars that can ...
Engineering
Jan 2, 2015
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Google on Monday announced that the first completed prototype of its self-driving car is ready to be road tested.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 22, 2014
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