Self-driving cars are bad at the social part of traffic

Self-driving cars fall short when it comes to understanding the social codes in traffic that tell human drivers to yield or continue driving.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
May 30, 2023 ~7 min

Check your tyres: you might be adding unnecessary microplastics to the environment

Inflating your cars’ tyres properly isn’t just good for your bank account - it can minimise your environmental footprint too.

Samantha Garrard, Marine Ecosystem Services Researcher, Plymouth Marine Laboratory • conversation
May 19, 2023 ~7 min


Fast X: why cars don’t really explode when they crash

Exploding cars are a staple feature of the Fast & Furious films. Entertaining, yes. But realistic - not so much.

Hal Sosabowski, Professor of Public Understanding of Science, University of Brighton • conversation
May 18, 2023 ~5 min

Model may get first responders to car accidents faster

Researchers have created a new model to get first responders like police and EMTs to the scene of traffic accidents faster.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 8, 2023 ~5 min

Gain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it's a routine and essential tool in all biology research

From cancer immunotherapy and antibiotics to GMO crops and pandemic surveillance, gain of function is a cornerstone of basic research.

Anice Lowen, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University • conversation
May 8, 2023 ~11 min

Why the humble city bus is the key to improving US public transit

High-quality bus service is the fastest route to rapid, comprehensive public transit in the United States. This country was once a leader in bus transit, and with adequate funding, it could be again.

Nicholas Dagen Bloom, Professor of Urban Policy and Planning, Hunter College • conversation
March 2, 2023 ~9 min

Runoff vote count underway in historic UAW election – it's already bringing profound union leadership changes and chances of more strikes and higher car prices

Results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided leadership.

Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service • conversation
Feb. 24, 2023 ~9 min

Runoff vote count starts in historic UAW election – it's already bringing profound union leadership changes and chances of more strikes and higher car prices

Results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided leadership.

Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service • conversation
Feb. 24, 2023 ~9 min


Runoff vote count starts March 1 in historic UAW election – it's already bringing profound union leadership changes and chances of more strikes and higher car prices

The presidential runoff vote count starts March 1, but results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided board.

Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service • conversation
Feb. 24, 2023 ~9 min

Driverless cars: what we've learned from experiments in San Francisco and Phoenix

Trials in US cities of self-driving taxis could have implications for road users around the world.

Jack Stilgoe, Professor of Science and Technology Policy, UCL • conversation
Feb. 24, 2023 ~7 min

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