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A Travelling Salesman Problem Special Case: 30-Year-Old Problem Solved
September 13, 2012 — The science of computational complexity aims to solve the TSP -- the Travelling Salesman Problem -- when the time required to find an optimal solution is vital for practical solutions to modern-day ... > full story -
Length of Yellow Caution Traffic Lights Could Prevent Accidents, Researchers Say
September 11, 2012 — Researchers are studying drivers' behaviors as they approach yellow lights. Their goal is to determine signal times for intersections that are safer and still ... > full story -
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Substantial Road Traffic Noise in Urban Areas Contributes to Sleep Disturbance and Annoyance
September 11, 2012 — The World Health Organization recently recognized environmental noise as harmful pollution, with adverse psychosocial and physiological effects on public health. A new study of noise pollution in ... > full story -
More Traffic Deaths in Wake of 9/11
September 11, 2012 — The fear of terrorist attacks can alter our everyday behaviour and result in more fatal traffic accidents, according to new ... > full story -
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Who’s the Most Influential in a Social Graph? New Software Recognizes Key Influencers Faster Than Ever
September 7, 2012 — Determining the most influential person on a social media network is complex. Thousands of users are interacting about a single subject at the same time. New people are constantly joining the ... > full story -
Fear and Driving Opportunity Motivated Changes in Driving Behavior After 9/11
August 31, 2012 — A catastrophic event -- such as a terrorist attack or a natural disaster -- often strikes twice. There is the damage caused by the event itself, as lives are lost or left in ruin. But there is also ... > full story -
Avoiding Jack-Knifing on the Roads
August 29, 2012 — Jack-knifing is a major cause of devastation in a road traffic accident involving articulated trucks. Researchers in Greece have now designed a device to prevent this often lethal action of such ... > full story -
Study Explores Injury Risk in Military Humvee Crashes
August 27, 2012 — A new report examines the risk factors for injuries to U.S. military personnel from crashes involving highly mobile multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs), more commonly known as Humvees. According ... > full story -
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Commercial Drivers Could Be Understating Sleep Apnea Symptoms for Fear of Losing Their License
August 26, 2012 — People who drive commercial vehicles, such as buses, taxis, trucks and airplanes, could be incorrectly reporting their symptoms of sleep apnea due to their fears of endangering their employment, ... > full story -
Scientists Investigate Using Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Traffic Control
August 24, 2012 — Researchers are investigating the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for controlling traffic lights. The development of artificial intelligence-based approaches to junction ... > full story
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