https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/automotive_and_transportation/ Automotive and transportation research and industry news. en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:34:16 EDT Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:34:16 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/automotive_and_transportation/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260419054821.htm Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing batteries or solar panels. It works in both dry and wet conditions and even lasts longer than similar technologies. This could pave the way for sustainable, low-maintenance sensors in farming and environmental monitoring. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:57:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260419054821.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260409101108.htm A strange new kind of superconductivity has been uncovered in uranium ditelluride (UTe2), where electricity flows with zero resistance—but only under extremely strong magnetic fields that should normally destroy it. Even more surprising, the superconductivity disappears at first and then dramatically reappears at even higher fields, earning it the nickname the “Lazarus phase.” Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:36:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260409101108.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313002630.htm Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions that improve fuel mixing and lower combustion temperatures. Studies show this technique can slash nitrogen oxide and soot emissions by more than 60% while sometimes even improving engine efficiency. Because it works in existing engines without redesign, it could provide a quick path to cleaner diesel use. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:04:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313002630.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260309225217.htm Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a new aluminum alloy called RidgeAlloy that can turn contaminated car-body scrap into strong structural vehicle parts. Normally, impurities introduced during recycling make this scrap unsuitable for high-performance applications. RidgeAlloy overcomes that challenge, enabling recycled aluminum to meet the strength and durability standards required for modern vehicles. The technology could slash energy use, reduce imports, and unlock a huge new supply of domestic aluminum. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:46:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260309225217.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000307.htm Astronomers have uncovered one of the most mysterious galaxies ever found — a dim, ghostly object called CDG-2 that is almost entirely made of dark matter. Located 300 million light-years away in the Perseus galaxy cluster, it was discovered in an unusual way: not by its stars, but by four tightly packed globular clusters acting like cosmic breadcrumbs. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:57:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000307.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206012206.htm Astronomers propose that an ultra-dense clump of exotic dark matter could be masquerading as the powerful object thought to anchor our galaxy, explaining both the blistering speeds of stars near the center and the slower, graceful rotation of material far beyond. This dark matter structure would have a compact core that pulls on nearby stars like a black hole, surrounded by a broad halo shaping the galaxy’s outer motion. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:26:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206012206.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225542.htm A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium. By electroplating thorium onto steel, they achieved the same results as years of work with delicate crystals — but far more efficiently. These clocks could be vastly more precise than current atomic clocks and work where GPS fails, from deep space to underwater submarines. The advance could transform navigation, communications, and fundamental physics research. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:47:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225542.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260104202125.htm Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the system is, but LHC data tell a different story. A newly improved collision model matches experiments better than older ones and reveals that the “entropy” remains unchanged throughout the process. This unexpected result turns out to be a direct fingerprint of quantum mechanics at work. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:11:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260104202125.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093328.htm Superconductors promise loss-free electricity, but most only work at extreme cold. Hydrogen-rich materials changed that—yet their inner workings remained hidden because they only exist under enormous pressure. Now, researchers have directly measured the superconducting state of hydrogen sulfide using a novel tunneling method, confirming how its electrons pair so efficiently. The discovery brings room-temperature superconductors a step closer to reality. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:15:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093328.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251025084540.htm A UCLA-led team has achieved the sharpest-ever view of a distant star’s disk using a groundbreaking photonic lantern device on a single telescope—no multi-telescope array required. This technology splits incoming starlight into multiple channels, revealing previously hidden details of space objects. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:48:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251025084540.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081814.htm Solar energy is now the cheapest source of power worldwide, driving a massive shift toward renewables. Falling battery prices and innovations in solar materials are making clean energy more reliable than ever. Yet, grid congestion and integration remain key challenges. Experts say smart grids and sustained policy support are crucial to accelerate the transition. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:18:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081814.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828060040.htm In just one afternoon, scientists used a nanoparticle “megalibrary” to find a catalyst that matches or exceeds iridium’s performance in hydrogen fuel production, at a fraction of the cost. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:20:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828060040.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031532.htm Ripple bugs’ fan-like legs inspired engineers to build the Rhagobot, a tiny robot with self-morphing fans. By mimicking these insects’ passive, ultra-fast movements, the robot gains speed, control, and endurance without extra energy—potentially transforming aquatic microrobotics. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:58:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250810094401.htm Scientists at SLAC unexpectedly created gold hydride, a compound of gold and hydrogen, while studying diamond formation under extreme pressure and heat. This discovery challenges gold’s reputation as a chemically unreactive metal and opens doors to studying dense hydrogen, which could help us understand planetary interiors and fusion processes. The results also suggest that extreme conditions can produce exotic, previously unknown compounds, offering exciting opportunities for future high-pressure chemistry research. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:20:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250810094401.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011840.htm Long before stars lit up the sky, the universe was a hot, dense place where simple chemistry quietly set the stage for everything to come. Scientists have now recreated the first molecule ever to form, helium hydride, and discovered it played a much bigger role in the birth of stars than we thought. Using a special ultra-cold lab setup, they mimicked conditions from over 13 billion years ago and found that this ancient molecule helped cool the universe just enough for stars to ignite. Their findings could rewrite part of the story about how the cosmos evolved from darkness to light. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:49:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011840.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250704032934.htm Australian scientists have discovered a method to produce ammonia—an essential component in fertilizers—using only air and electricity. By mimicking lightning and channeling that energy through a small device, they’ve bypassed the traditional, fossil fuel-heavy method that’s been used for over a century. This breakthrough could lead to cleaner, cheaper fertilizer and even help power the future, offering a potential alternative fuel source for industries like shipping. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:48:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250704032934.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250623072757.htm Researchers in Sweden have developed a powerful new material that dramatically boosts the ability to create hydrogen fuel from water using sunlight, making the process eight times more effective than before. This breakthrough could be key to fueling heavy transport like ships and planes with clean, renewable energy. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:27:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250623072757.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250618094455.htm As electric vehicles grow more popular, their warning sounds may not be doing enough to protect pedestrians. A Swedish study shows that these signals are hard to locate, especially when multiple vehicles are involved, leaving people unable to tell where danger is coming from or how many cars are nearby. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:44:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250618094455.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250611083736.htm California s solar energy boom is often hailed as a green success story but a new study reveals a murkier reality beneath the sunlit panels. Researchers uncover seven distinct forms of corruption threatening the integrity of the state s clean energy expansion, including favoritism, land grabs, and misleading environmental claims. Perhaps most eyebrow-raising are allegations of romantic entanglements between senior officials and solar lobbyists, blurring the lines between personal influence and public interest. The report paints a picture of a solar sector racing ahead while governance and ethical safeguards fall dangerously behind. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:37:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250611083736.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529124114.htm Reducing travel speeds and using an intelligent queuing system at busy ports can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oceangoing container vessels by 16-24%, according to researchers. Not only would those relatively simple interventions reduce emissions from a major, direct source of greenhouse gases, the technology to implement these measures already exists. Thu, 29 May 2025 12:41:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529124114.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528150829.htm Engineers have developed a real-life Transformer that has the 'brains' to morph in midair, allowing the drone-like robot to smoothly roll away and begin its ground operations without pause. The increased agility and robustness of such robots could be particularly useful for commercial delivery systems and robotic explorers. Wed, 28 May 2025 15:08:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528150829.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527180926.htm Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by enabling hydrogen to be used as a clean fuel and also as a built-in cooling medium for critical power systems aboard electric-powered aircraft. Tue, 27 May 2025 18:09:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527180926.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124115.htm Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be lightweight enough to enable the electrification of airplanes, trucks, or ships. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:41:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124115.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520224428.htm A metamaterial is a composite material that exhibits unique properties due to its structure, and now researchers have used one featuring a small sawtooth pattern on its surface to move and position objects underwater without touching them directly. Adjacent speakers exert different forces on the material based on how the sound waves reflect off it, and by carefully targeting the floating or submerged metamaterial with precise sound waves, researchers can push and rotate the object attached to it. Tue, 20 May 2025 22:44:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520224428.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519132026.htm Humans no longer have exclusive control over training social robots to interact effectively, thanks to a new study. The study introduces a new simulation method that lets researchers test their social robots without needing human participants, making research faster and scalable. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:20:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519132026.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519132021.htm Researchers have developed a novel framework named WildFusion that fuses vision, vibration and touch to enable robots to 'sense' and navigate complex outdoor environments much like humans do. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:20:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519132021.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable, a new prototype has demonstrated. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:14:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165137.htm New research details how infrared thermography, high-definition imaging and neural network analysis can combine to make concrete bridge inspections more efficient. Researchers are hopeful that their findings can be leveraged by engineers through a combination of these methods to strategically pinpoint bridge conditions and better allocate repair costs. Fri, 16 May 2025 16:51:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165137.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514175421.htm New research demonstrates shipborne navigation systems have potential to improve tsunami detection and warning. Wed, 14 May 2025 17:54:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514175421.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513172033.htm Engineers built E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars that follows a person from behind, allowing them to walk independently or lean on the robot's arms for support. Tue, 13 May 2025 17:20:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513172033.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112301.htm Researchers have detailed the geological ingredients required to find clean sources of natural hydrogen beneath our feet. The work details the requirements for natural hydrogen, produced by the Earth itself over geological time, to accumulate in the crust, and identifies that the geological environments with those ingredients are widespread globally. Hydrogen is $135 billion industry, essential for making fertilizer and other important societal chemicals, and a critical clean energy source for future low carbon emission technologies, with a market estimated to be up to $1000 billion by 2050. These findings offer a solution to the challenge of hydrogen supply, and will help industry to locate and extract natural hydrogen to meet global demands, eliminating the use of hydrocarbons for this purpose. Tue, 13 May 2025 11:23:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112301.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250512153357.htm Engineers have taught a simple submarine robot to take advantage of turbulent forces to propel itself through water. Mon, 12 May 2025 15:33:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250512153357.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509122301.htm Researchers have developed a system, called ProxiCycle, that logs when a passing car comes too close to a cyclist (four feet or less). A small, inexpensive sensor plugs into bicycle handlebars and tracks the passes, sending them to the rider's phone. The team tested the system for two months with 15 cyclists in Seattle and found a significant correlation between the locations of close passes and other indicators of poor safety, such as collisions. Fri, 09 May 2025 12:23:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509122301.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509122255.htm Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate hydrogen. The unique systems reveal new pathways to economically generate 'green' hydrogen, a sustainable and renewable energy source, and the potential to remediate nitrogenous waste in aquatic environments. Fri, 09 May 2025 12:22:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509122255.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508161448.htm Engineers developed a ping-pong-playing robot that quickly estimates the speed and trajectory of an incoming ball and precisely hits it to a desired location on the table. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:14:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508161448.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508112558.htm An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe -- and nutritious -- alternative to environmental monitoring devices made from artificial polymers and electronics. Thu, 08 May 2025 11:25:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508112558.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130744.htm A research team develops disinfection robot combining physical wiping and UV-C sterilization. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:07:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130744.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506152209.htm While service robots with male characteristics can be more persuasive when interacting with some women who have a low sense of decision-making power, 'cute' design features -- such as big eyes and raised cheeks -- affect both men and women similarly, according to new research. Tue, 06 May 2025 15:22:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506152209.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506131327.htm Researchers model the motions of groups of manta rays to study how group dynamics affect their propulsion, studying different formations of three manta rays: in tandem, in a triangular setup with one manta ray in front leading two behind, and in an inverse triangular configuration with one manta ray trailing the other two. They found the tandem formation only significantly increases propulsion for the middle manta ray, and the two triangular setups result in overall decreased efficiency compared to a single swimmer on its own. These findings can help optimize formations for underwater vehicle operations. Tue, 06 May 2025 13:13:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506131327.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142021.htm International researcher team develops scalable aluminium alloys for the hydrogen economy. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:20:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142021.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429195329.htm About 25% of 7350 patients hospitalized for scooter-related injuries between 2016 and 2021 were using substances such as alcohol, opioids, marijuana and cocaine when injured. The findings underscore the urgent need to strengthen safety regulations, enforce helmet use, and reduce substance use among scooter riders. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:53:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429195329.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428221904.htm Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. The soft robot operates autonomously, can climb slopes at angles of up to 80 degrees, and can carry loads up to 12 times its weight. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:19:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428221904.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220921.htm Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles, such as long-haul tractor trailers. While platinum-alloy catalysts have historically delivered superior chemical reactions, the alloying elements leach out over time, diminishing catalytic performance. The degradation is further accelerated by the demanding voltage cycles required to power heavy-duty vehicles. To address this challenge, the team has engineered a durable catalyst architecture with a novel design that shields platinum from the degradation typically observed in alloy systems. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:09:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220921.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422155938.htm Researchers have developed a new robotic framework powered by artificial intelligence -- called RHyME (Retrieval for Hybrid Imitation under Mismatched Execution) -- that allows robots to learn tasks by watching a single how-to video. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:59:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422155938.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131442.htm Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to community solar power, a new study suggests. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:14:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131442.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162610.htm As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research says the answer could be both. Scientists analyzed remote sensing and aerial imagery to study how fields have been used in California for the last 25 years. Using databases to estimate revenues and costs, they found that farmers who used a small percentage of their land for solar arrays were more financially secure per acre than those who didn't. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:26:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162610.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416151924.htm A recently created RoboBee is now outfitted with its most reliable landing gear to date, inspired by one of nature's most graceful landers: the crane fly. The team has given their flying robot a set of long, jointed legs that help ease its transition from air to ground. The robot has also received an updated controller that helps it decelerate on approach, resulting in a gentle plop-down. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:19:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416151924.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135906.htm A research team develops a new alloy that maintains tensile properties from -196 degrees Celsius to 600 degrees Celsius. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:59:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135906.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250415144007.htm A team has developed an explainable AI model for automatic collision avoidance between ships. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:40:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250415144007.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411175452.htm The United Nations organization responsible for international marine shipping today approved new emission reduction policies. A new paper highlights the need. Researchers surveyed 149 marine shipping experts in 2021 and found they expect the sector to see a reduction of 30 to 40 per cent in the carbon intensity of shipping -- a measure of the amount of CO2 emitted to ship cargo over a given distance -- by 2030 compared with 2008 levels. But they expect the sector won't meet its net-zero goal for 2050, instead achieving about 40 to 75 per cent reductions from 2008 levels. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:54:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411175452.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110048.htm The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies (LCTs) like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a report suggests. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110048.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130920.htm Risky driving by parents and other motorists who do the school run is putting children in danger, according to a new study. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:09:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130920.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154848.htm Engineers have hit the trifecta of sustainability technology: A group has developed a low-cost method to produce carbon-free 'green' hydrogen via solar-powered electrolysis of seawater. A happy byproduct of the process? Potable water. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:48:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154848.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154610.htm A hopping, insect-sized robot can jump over gaps or obstacles, traverse rough, slippery, or slanted surfaces, and perform aerial acrobatic maneuvers, while using a fraction of the energy required for flying microbots. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:46:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154610.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407173037.htm A study reveals that termites are not simply spreading through natural processes, suggesting humans may be helping them 'conquer the world' by unknowingly transporting them aboard private boats. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:30:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407173037.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143713.htm New research shows that Sat Nav systems are helping keep older drivers on the roads for longer. The study reveals that over 65s with a poorer sense of direction rely more on help from GPS navigation systems such as Sat Nav or smartphone maps. Those using GPS tended to drive more frequently -- suggesting that the technology helps older people maintain driving independence. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:37:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403143713.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403123059.htm A genomic study of hydrogen-producing bacteria has revealed entirely new gene clusters capable of producing large volumes of hydrogen. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:30:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403123059.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122628.htm The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. Researchers created solar cells made out of simulated Moon dust. The cells convert sunlight into energy efficiently, withstand radiation damage, and mitigate the need for transporting heavy materials into space, offering a potential solution to one of space exploration's biggest challenges: reliable energy sources. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:26:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122628.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402181306.htm New York City's automated speed cameras reduced traffic crashes by 14% and decreased speeding violations by 75% over time, according to new research. The research revealed most cameras achieve their safety purpose within six months, with violations dropping and staying low -- showing drivers have changed behavior to drive more slowly and the cameras are working as intended, to deter speeding. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:13:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402181306.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122331.htm Based on their findings, the researchers noted there are practical solutions that could have prevented collapse of the embankment slope investigated in this study. Their recommendations include using stabilizing agents, like cement, to reduce the impact of moisture and the placement of perforated pipes to drain the water quickly. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:23:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122331.htm