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Newswise — Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%, according to a University of Bristol-led study. The research, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is published in Injury Prevention. The researchers compared bicycle collision rates in areas before and after introducing an e-scooter…
Newswise — America’s infrastructure is cracking, according to the latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. In multiple categories, from aviation to roads to energy, the country’s infrastructure is earning Ds, almost-failing grades. Virginia Tech engineering experts can break down what these failing grades mean — and what needs to happen to…
Newswise — On average, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April, but it can vary from year to year based on weather conditions. Coming out of a cold D.C. winter this year, the famed cherry trees at the Tidal Basin are beginning the first stage of…
Newswise — With the rapid growth of drone delivery services, there are now over 2,000 commercial drone deliveries every day worldwide. The global market size reached USD 32.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to surpass USD 78.5 billion by 2032. Advances in drone technology, falling costs, growing consumer demand for efficient delivery, and the…
Newswise — Recent headlines surrounding aircraft incidents across the U.S. are enough to make anyone nervous. But for people with upcoming travel plans, including Spring Break, these disasters can stir up fears and trigger flight anxiety for even the most seasoned travelers. From relaxation techniques to actionable advice, Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist with…
Newswise — A team of researchers from NYU Tandon’s C2SMARTER — a U.S. Department of Transportation-funded Tier 1 University Transportation Center — has received an NVIDIA Academic Grant Program award to develop an advanced simulation system aimed at improving emergency response in urban areas. The project, called NanoDT (Nano Digital Twin), will create a detailed virtual…
Newswise — As companies worldwide switch from analog to automated digital industrial control systems, malicious cyber actors are finding new opportunities for extortion and mayhem. It’s happening in a range of industrial settings, from power stations to manufacturing plants, and it’s a growing problem in the aviation industry. In January, aircraft leasing giant AerCap Holdings…
