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Exposure to Traffic Air Pollution in Infancy Impairs Lung Function in Children
October 12, 2012 Exposure to ambient air pollution from traffic during infancy is associated with lung function deficits in children up to eight years of age, particularly among children sensitized to common ... > full story -
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mapped to Building, Street Level for U.S. Cities
October 9, 2012 Researchers have developed a new software system capable of estimating greenhouse gas emissions across entire urban landscapes, all the way down to roads and individual buildings. Until now, ... > full story -
A System to Automate Traffic Fines
October 9, 2012 Researchers in Spain have designed a system that automates the administrative sanctioning process by applying communication and information technologies to traffic flow and using sensors built into ... > full story -
Digital Tabletop System With Views on Demand
October 9, 2012 A tabletop system where users can come together and view shared content is being unveiled. A team of scientists has developed the system aimed at supporting mixed-focus collaborative ... > full story -
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Every Third Child Incorrectly Restrained in Cars, Study Suggests
October 8, 2012 Car accidents are the main cause of serious injury and death among children in Norway. A new study shows that 37 per cent of all children under 16 years are incorrectly restrained in the car. 23 per ... > full story -
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How Will Smart Cars Affect the Future of Driving?
October 5, 2012 California, Nevada, and Florida have already made driverless cars street-legal, and continuing advances in the technology have led many to predict that the commercialization of automated vehicles is ... > full story -
State-Mandated Planning, Higher Resident Wealth Linked to More Sustainable City Transportation
October 2, 2012 Transportation practices tend to be more environmentally friendly in wealthier metropolitan areas located within states that mandate comprehensive planning, new research ... > full story -
Warning, Automatic Braking Systems on Autos Will Help Save Lives, Researchers Predict
October 2, 2012 Researchers extracted 1,396 incidents of rear-end collisions from a national U.S. database and looked at them on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the intelligent vehicle systems being ... > full story -
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Pedestrian Accidents Are More Severe for Seniors and More Preventable for Young People
October 1, 2012 New research identifies preventable reasons why young pedestrians are struck by motor vehicles and injury severity differences among children, ... > full story -
'Carmaheaven': Closure of 405 in 2011 Improved Los Angeles Area Air Quality Up to 83 Percent
September 28, 2012 Take the time to enjoy a deep breath next weekend when the 405 freeway in the Los Angeles, California area closes for Carmageddon II. If it's anything like last year, the air quality is about to get ... > full story
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