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New Flex-Grid System Prevents Optical Network 'Traffic Jams'
March 7, 2013 — Services like Google Maps use algorithms to determine the fastest route from point A to point B -- even factoring in real-time traffic information as you travel to redirect you if, for example, a ... > full story -
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Sometimes, the Rubber Meets the Road When You Don't Want It To: Arresting a Fleeing Vehicle With the Push of a Button
March 4, 2013 — Back in 2010, the ideas behind a squid's sticky tendrils and Spiderman's super-strong webbing were combined to create a prototype for the first remote device able to stop vehicles in their tracks. It ... > full story -
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British Columbia Traffic Deaths Could Be Cut in Half, Study Suggests
February 28, 2013 — A new study shows British Columbia has much higher traffic death rates than most northern European countries. Comparisons to the safest country, the Netherlands, suggest B.C. could reduce the number ... > full story -
Brain Can't Cope With Making a Left-Hand Turn and Talking on Hands-Free Cell Phone
February 28, 2013 — Most serious traffic accidents occur when drivers are making a left-hand turn at a busy intersection. When those drivers are also talking on a hands-free cell phone, "that could be the most dangerous ... > full story -
Hello Car, What Is the Password?
February 28, 2013 — As cars get clever -- bristling with computer chips and networking capabilities -- an EU-funded project makes sure that your car's data stays safe and the networks are secure from hackers and ... > full story -
Saving Money by Using Electric Vehicles
February 22, 2013 — High battery costs still prevent many people from buying an electric vehicle. Is it possible to save money by using an electric vehicle instead of a conventional reference car? This question is ... > full story -
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Separated Bike Lanes, Slower Vehicle Speeds Greatly Reduce Bicycle Injuries
February 20, 2013 — Using your bicycle to commute to work has numerous health and environmental benefits. Yet, the largest Canadian study on cycling injuries suggests cyclists are at risk of injury due to the lack of ... > full story -
It's Off to Work We Go
February 19, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that decisions about where to live and how to get from home to work happen simultaneously. What's more, your commuting choices depend not only on cost and travel time, but ... > full story -
Meerkats Use Subordinate Animals as Guinea Pigs When Approaching Novel Threats
February 18, 2013 — In their environment, wild animals are exposed to countless threats, be they predators, diseases or natural obstacles to get over, such as gorges or rivers. In recent times, numerous human-made ... > full story -
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Wireless Power Transfer Technology for High Capacity Transit
February 12, 2013 — Scientists have developed a wireless power transfer technology that can be applied to high capacity transportation systems such as railways, harbor freight, and airport transportation and logistics. ... > full story
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