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Is airplane turbulence more frequent—and more dangerous—today than it was 50 years ago?... Read more

Suyun Ham can't take his eyes off a scanner. "Lower the sensors a little bit more," Ham urges an assistant. Then a barrage of data floods in, filling computer screens for a diagnosis.... Read more

It happens all the time: You found a great deal on Google Flights, only to click the link and realize that it's a basic economy fare. That means a hefty surcharge for regular economy, with such arguable must-haves as seat selection, early boarding and free ticket changes.... Read more

Grid congestion—an "overloaded" electricity grid—results in delays to building projects and sustainable initiatives. However, research by energy scientist Nico Brinkel has found that "smart charging" of electric vehicles presents a potential way to deal with the problem. "But then grid operators and car manufacturers should put their shoulders to the... Read more

Aircraft surface inspections are a critical and mandatory component of airworthiness that uses visual and digital checks to spot minute damage, wear, or malfunction.... Read more

As self-driving cars move closer to everyday reality, one big question remains: Will people actually trust them?... Read more

The recent Stonehaven school bus rollover in Victoria, in which 12-year-old Milla Killeen was killed and many others were injured, reminds us that bus crashes, though uncommon, can have devastating consequences.... Read more

Today's electric vehicle boom is tomorrow's mountain of electronic waste. And while myriad efforts are underway to improve battery recycling, many EV batteries still end up in landfills.... Read more

With ever more electric vehicles on the road, regulators and automakers are considering what can be done with the millions of batteries that power EVs after they're spent. Even when their useful life is over, EV batteries contain valuable lithium that could theoretically be recycled and used in new batteries,... Read more

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the use of DuAlumin-3D, an innovative aluminum alloy, in high-temperature automotive components, significantly expanding the possibilities of additive manufacturing.... Read more

Cars are getting smarter. Today's vehicles can automatically brake to avoid a rear-end collision, keep themselves centered in a lane, warn of hazards in blind spots and even maintain a safe distance from the car ahead.... Read more

NEC Corporation has developed an optical fiber sensing technology to monitor road conditions and accurately predict sudden traffic congestion in real time. By collecting data from existing optical fiber communications cables and analyzing real-time traffic flow data using a proprietary AI model, the researchers have reduced prediction errors by 80%... Read more

A future with advanced air mobility aircraft populating the skies will require the U.S. to implement enhanced preflight planning that can mitigate potential risks well before takeoff—and NASA is working to develop the tools to make that happen.... Read more

Choosing a more electrified vehicle will reduce drivers' greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of where they live in the contiguous United States, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.... Read more

For researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a new avenue for reducing carbon emissions can be found on the side. A side of salad dressing, that is.... Read more