UK fracking industry would need strict controls to minimize spill risk
Strict controls would be 'a necessity' to minimize the risk of spills and leaks from any future UK shale gas industry, according to new research..
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Consumer and industrial products now a dominant urban air pollution source
Chemical products that contain compounds refined from petroleum, like household cleaners, pesticides, paints and perfumes, now rival motor vehicle emissions as the top source of urban air pollution, according to a surprising new study..
Age and gender matter behind the wheel -- but not how you might expect
A new study explored the relationship between new drivers' skills and age, gender, organized sports and video gaming. The results suggest that mandatory training should be required for all novice drivers, not just teenagers..
Hail technology: Deep learning may help predict when people need rides
Computers may better predict taxi and ride sharing service demand, paving the way toward smarter, safer and more sustainable cities, according to an international team of researchers..
Technique to see objects hidden around corners
Someday your self-driving car could react to hazards before you even see them, thanks to a laser-based imaging technology that can peek around corners..
Examination of nearly 100 prior studies on cell phone use in cars underscores hazards
Analysis of research from 1991 to 2015 on talking on the phone while driving can inform lawmakers in crafting driver safety legislation..
Untapped gold mine is lost from end-of-life vehicles
Vast quantities of scarce metals are being lost from Europe's urban mine of vehicles, including 20 tonnes of gold each year – and the proportion of critical metals in vehicles is continuing to increase. A database is now being published that ch.
For blind gamers, equal access to racing video games
A computer scientist has developed the RAD -- a racing auditory display -- to enable visually impaired gamers play the same types of racing games that sighted players play with the same speed, control, and excitement as sighted players. Developers can int.
New valve technology promises cheaper, greener engines
New technology reliably and affordably increases the efficiency of internal combustion engines by more than 10 per cent. The patented system for opening and closing valves could significantly reduce fuel consumption in everything from ocean-going ships to.
Future electric cars could recharge wirelessly while you drive
Electric vehicles may one day be able to recharge while driving down the highway, drawing wireless power directly from plates installed in the road that would make it possible to drive hundreds -- if not thousands -- of miles without having to plug i.
