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Cancers With Disorganized 'Traffic Systems' More Difficult to Treat
June 21, 2012 — Medical researchers reviewed test results from thousands of patients with various types of cancer and discovered that "disorganized" cancers were more difficult to treat and consistently resulted in ... > full story -
Racial and Gender Profiling Can Affect Outcome of Traffic Stops
June 21, 2012 — Racial profiling can involve an additional factor: Gender. A researcher is analyzing police actions during routine traffic stops to understand how race and gender are ... > full story -
Automated Pavement Crack Detection and Sealing Prototype System Developed
June 18, 2012 — Researchers have developed a prototype automated pavement crack detection and sealing system. In road tests, the system was able to detect cracks smaller than one-eighth-inch wide and efficiently ... > full story -
Graduated Driving Laws Reduce Teen Drunk Driving
June 15, 2012 — State laws that limit driving privileges for teens have reduced the incidence of drinking and driving among the nation's youngest licensees, according to a new study. The vast majority of states now ... > full story -
Seven of Ten Commuters Using Capital Bikeshare Forgo Helmet Use
June 14, 2012 — Cyclists in Washington, DC who use Capital Bikeshare for their daily commutes are much less likely to wear helmets than commuters on their own bikes. That is the finding from an observational study ... > full story -
Most Older Pedestrians Are Unable to Cross the Road in Time
June 14, 2012 — Researchers have compared the walking speed of the older population in the UK with the speed required to use a pedestrian crossing. It found that the mean walking speed of participants in the Health ... > full story -
Bat Bridges Don't Work
June 13, 2012 — Wire bridges built to guide bats safely across busy roads simply do not work, University of Leeds researchers have ... > full story -
Gap Exists Between Seniors' Opinion of Driving Ability and Performance
May 29, 2012 — The majority of older adults rate themselves as excellent drivers though one in four had a wreck in previous five ... > full story -
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Civil Engineers Find Savings Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Stiffer Roads Reduce Fuel Consumption
May 22, 2012 — Pavement deflection under vehicle tires makes for a continuous uphill drive that increases fuel consumption, new research shows. A new study by civil engineers at MIT shows that using stiffer ... > full story -
Unsafe at Any Speed: Even for Driving Pros, Distractions Increase Crash Risk
May 22, 2012 — The ringing cell phone you're reaching to answer. The text message that demands a reply now. The GPS you're trying to program as you're frantically rushing to your destination. They're just a few ... > full story
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