Transportation Science Videos

• Civil Engineering
  Transportation Science
  Aviation
  Vehicles
  Detectors
  Optics
   
  

  Meteorologists Gather Important Information With 5-satellite 'A-Train' Group

  Meteorologists analyzing data from a closely-packed group of five satellites have identified a decrease in cloud cover over the Arctic. They find this alarming because cloud cover absorbs some of the ... > more
• Sleep Disorders
  PTSD
  ADD and ADHD
  Virtual Environment
  Weapons Technology
  Memory
   
  

  Human Factors Researchers Measure Attention Given To Walking

  Psychologists used an infrared camera to record reflections of the cornea to measure the amount of attention paid by someone walking on unfamiliar terrain. They found that even though walking seems ... > more
• Controlled Substances
  Pharmacology
  HIV and AIDS
  Osteoporosis
  Tuberculosis
  Attention Deficit Disorder
   
  

  Industrial Hygienists Create Instant Test To Identify Traces Of Crystal Methamphetamine

  Industrial hygienists developed a quick swab test to identify dangerous residue of toxic chemicals left behind in the creation of homemade methamphetamine. This test works like a pregnancy test. ... > more
• Moon
  Space Exploration
  NASA
  Solar System
  Pluto
  Space Missions
   
  

  Roboticists Create Rover To Move And Drill On The Moon

  Engineers and robiticists created a robot to explore the moon. Running on the same amount of power as a 100-watt light bulb the rover uses heat from radiation to support its sensors, movement, and ... > more
• Civil Engineering
  Construction
  Transportation Science
  Artificial Intelligence
  Energy Technology
  Engineering
   
  

  Civil Engineers Can Inspect Bridge Damage Quickly And Easily With Nanotube Skin

  Engineers developed a spray or paint that coats bridges with carbon nanotubes, allowing inspectors to check for damages without depending on visual indications. The skin conducts electrical current. ... > more
• Fitness
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Accident and Trauma
  Obesity
  Osteoporosis
  Sports Medicine
   
  

  New Cast Skate Absorbs Impact, Distributes Weight, and Protects the Cast

  Biomedical engineering principles helped an inventor create a boot that fits over a supportive cast, making it easier to walk without crutches. The device spreads the load over a larger area to ... > more
• Vioxx
  Heart Disease
  Cholesterol
  Stroke Prevention
  Workplace Health
  Accident and Trauma
   
  

  Physiologists Create Undergarment To Measure Vital Signs Of Firefighters

  Industrial hygienists designed a flexible undergarment to take accurate readings of vital signs such as heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature. They monitor these indicators to protect ... > more
• Mining
  Civil Engineering
  Construction
  Caving
  Environmental Science
  Geology
   
  

  Engineers Use Mine Roof Simulator To Increase Mine Safety

  Industrial hygienists, applying geology and engineering, can test mine support systems with the only mine roof simulator of its kind. Using up to 3 million pounds of vertical force and 1.6 million ... > more
• Thermodynamics
  Weapons Technology
  Nature of Water
  Sports Science
  Construction
  Civil Engineering
   
  

  Physiologists Design Advanced Suit To Cool Firefighters

  Safety scientists used principles of physiology to help keep firefighters cool in the high temperature environments they often encounter. Traditional firefighting gear considers the heat of the fire, ... > more
• Forensic Research
  Fossils
  Biometric
  Evolution
  Organic Chemistry
  Origin of Life
   
  

  Forensic Scientists Improve DNA Analysis With Mummy-inspired Bone-baking

  Forensic scientists analyzing bones found in the Gobi desert discovered that the DNA within them could be surprisingly easily extracted. In an experiment designed to mimic the conditions that ... > more

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