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Air Pollution Increases Risk of Insulin Resistance in Children
May 9, 2013 New research shows that growing up in areas where air pollution is increased raises the risk of insulin resistance (the prescursor to diabetes) in ... > full story -
Research Supports Laws That Require Bicyclists to Wear Helmets
May 6, 2013 Bicycle helmets save lives and their use should be required by law. That's the conclusion of a new ... > full story -
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Seat Belt Research Aims to Increase Child Safety on the Road
May 2, 2013 Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury among children. Researchers have found the most effective strategy to prevent injury and death among children is to use age- and ... > full story -
Driving With the Dog Not a Good Idea for Seniors
May 2, 2013 Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said researchers. The research team said both overall and at-fault crash rates ... > full story -
How to Manage Motorway Tolls Through the Game Theory
April 30, 2013 Sophisticated mathematical methods could be used to improve traffic ... > full story -
Charging Electric Vehicles Cheaper and Faster
April 30, 2013 Researchers have developed a unique integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicles. Compared to today's electric vehicle chargers, they have managed to shorten the charging time ... > full story -
Grocery Delivery Service Is Greener Than Driving to the Store
April 29, 2013 Engineers have found that using a grocery delivery service can cut carbon dioxide emissions by at least half when compared with individual household trips to the store. Trucks filled to capacity that ... > full story -
Rear Seat Design: A Priority for Children's Safety in Cars
April 29, 2013 New report recommends technology, policy changes to better protect older children and adolescents in ... > full story -
Drivers Education for Older Drivers Remains for 2 Years, Researcher Finds
April 26, 2013 In seeming contrast to the notion that the elderly often have memory problems, a new study finds driver retraining to be an effective strategy for improving the safe-driving habits of older drivers ... > full story -
Roe Deer More Likely to Be Run Over at Nightfall on a Sunday in April
April 23, 2013 Car accidents involving animals are a serious and growing problem in Europe. They pose a risk for human life and may result in mortal victims, damage to vehicles and the loss of wildlife. ... > full story
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