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Released: 26-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
A C2SMARTER way to reduce FDNY response time
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

In a pioneering effort to help provide faster, more equitable life-saving emergency services in areas with high traffic congestion, researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s transportation center, C2SMARTER, are leveraging AI technology to analyze and improve emergency vehicle travel times in partnership with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).

Newswise: How HIV smuggles its genetic material into the cell nucleus
Released: 25-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
How HIV smuggles its genetic material into the cell nucleus
Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft)

Around one million individuals worldwide become infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, each year.

   
Newswise: Live animal transport regulations not ‘fit for purpose’, major international study finds
23-Jan-2024 5:05 AM EST
Live animal transport regulations not ‘fit for purpose’, major international study finds
University of Bristol

A ‘fitness check’ of regulations in five countries - Australia, Canada, New Zealand, EU (including UK) and US - meant to protect animals during transportation, has deemed that they all fall short of fully protecting animals during transport.

Newswise: Major climate benefits with electric aircraft
Released: 23-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Major climate benefits with electric aircraft
Chalmers University of Technology

The team examined a commercially available battery-electric aircraft with two seats, the “Pipistrel Alpha Electro”, in the life cycle assessment.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Many electric vehicles are powered by batteries that contain cobalt — a metal that carries high financial, environmental, and social costs.

Newswise: Advancing High-Speed Electromagnetic Suspension: A Composite Control Scheme for Enhanced Stability and Track Irregularity Suppression
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Advancing High-Speed Electromagnetic Suspension: A Composite Control Scheme for Enhanced Stability and Track Irregularity Suppression
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A composite control scheme for high-speed maglev trains is proposed to address the issues of track irregularities and external disturbances that cause unstable train operation during operation.

Newswise: E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
Released: 17-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Electric scooters carry a significant risk of orthopedic injuries and associated costs for medical care, which can create a financial burden for the public, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Business, could have policy implications for the vehicles, which are available through vehicle-sharing programs in many cities worldwide.

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Released: 9-Jan-2024 12:00 PM EST
Scooters Are Increasingly Associated with Traumatic Injuries that Require Surgery
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The prevalence and severity of scooter-related injuries, as well as associated health care costs, have significantly increased in the U.S., a new JACS study finds.

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8-Jan-2024 12:00 PM EST
Samsung leads again in U.S. patents while Qualcomm leaps into second place; overall grants dip 3.4%
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

New 2023 patent data rankings highlight escalating areas of R&D activity, according to an annual patent study by Digital Science company IFI CLAIMS.

Newswise: Cathode innovation makes sodium-ion battery an attractive option for electric vehicles
Released: 8-Jan-2024 11:25 AM EST
Cathode innovation makes sodium-ion battery an attractive option for electric vehicles
Argonne National Laboratory

As most shoppers looking for a new vehicle know, electric vehicles typically carry a relatively hefty price tag. A primary contributor to this expense are the lithium-ion batteries that power the vehicle. Significantly reducing that cost would bring us closer to transportation solutions that are eco- and wallet-friendly. Researchers at the U.

Newswise: Hydrogen Safety Resources Take Center Stage
Released: 21-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Hydrogen Safety Resources Take Center Stage
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Now in its twentieth year, the Hydrogen Safety Panel is led by PNNL and includes more than two dozen experts. These experts developed a trusted resource for best practices for hydrogen energy.

Newswise: Best of Proviso Township to Host its “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” in Front of Loyola University Medical Center
Released: 21-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Best of Proviso Township to Host its “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” in Front of Loyola University Medical Center
Loyola Medicine

A “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” vehicle parade to provide holiday cheer for patients and staff.

   
Newswise: Tracking roadway savings from coast to coast
Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Tracking roadway savings from coast to coast
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have identified the most energy-efficient 2024 model year vehicles available in the United States, including electric and hybrids, in the latest edition of the Department of Energy’s Fuel Economy Guide.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Working with Big Data requires a lot of power! The latest research and features on Supercomputing
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With the rise in machine learning applications and artificial intelligence, it's no wonder that more and more scientists and researchers are turning to supercomputers. Supercomputers are commonly used for making predictions with advanced modeling and simulations. This can be applied to climate research, weather forecasting, genomic sequencing, space exploration, aviation engineering and more.

       
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Released: 19-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Virginia Tech achieves gold-level recognition as a Bicycle Friendly University
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has pedaled its way to national recognition as a gold level Bicycle Friendly University, a prestigious designation awarded by the League of American Bicyclists.



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