Tweezers of sound can pick objects up without physical contact
Hemispherical array of ultrasound transducers lifts objects off reflective surfacesCredit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan ...
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NTU Singapore scientists develop tougher, safer bicycle helmets using new plastic material
Credit: NTU Singapore As cities worldwide expand their networks of cycling paths and more cyclists take to the streets, the ...
Millions of dollars saved when scheduled travel providers adapt to on-demand scheduling
New research based on commuter and traffic patterns CATONSVILLE, MD, July 20, 2021 - Uber and Lyft are popular on-demand ...
How readily does COVID-19 spread on school buses?
Although in-school transmission of COVID-19 among K-12 students is low when safeguards are in place, the risk of acquiring COVID-19 ...
Life-saving snake venom
Researchers create reptile-derived 'super glue' that stops bleeding in seconds using visible light Indiana Jones hates snakes. And he's certainly ...
Report outlines how public transit agencies can advance equity
Austin, Texas (July 15, 2021) Access to high-quality public transportation can make communities more equitable by increasing access to critical ...
Project Air View maps ultrafine particles, soot and other substances in Amsterdam air
Credit: Google Maps & Utrecht University Over the past two years, the municipality of Amsterdam, Utrecht University and Google have ...
Slow music in tunnels can keep drivers focused and safe
Study is proof-of-principle that well-chosen background music can improve road safety Driving through a tunnel is a challenging and risky ...
Association of travel distance to nearest abortion facility with rates of abortion
What The Study Did: This national analysis examined the association between the travel distance to the nearest abortion care facility ...
Face off for best ID checkers
The Glasgow Face Matching Test has been updated to find super-recognisers who can help prevent errors caused by face recognition ...
More than half of wheelchair users with spinal cord injury needed repairs in past 6 months
Vulnerable populations are most likely to experience negative consequences of wheelchair breakdown, such as missing work or school or being ...
Computer training program for seniors can reduce hazardous driving
A recent proof-of-concept study finds that a low-cost training program can reduce hazardous driving in older adults. Researchers hope the ...
NUST MISIS scientists create unique alloy for air, rail transports
Credit: Sergey Gnuskov, NUST MISIS Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" (NUST MISIS) in cooperation with ...
The quiet of pandemic-era lockdowns allowed some pumas to venture closer to urban areas
Tracking data show how pumas in California's Santa Cruz Mountains responded to regional shelter-in-place ordersCredit: Santa Cruz Puma Project New ...
The future on rails
The railway system - Styria as an international centre of research and innovationCredit: © Lunghammer - TU Graz In the ...
Cities ‘must become car-free to survive’
Cities must become fully car-free in order to be liveable in the future, according to the UCL experts behind a ...
Research supports protestors’ concerns about the future of Llobregat Delta, in Barcelona
New study by the ICTA-UAB shows that residents and visitors highlight the natural and biodiversity values of the Llobregat Delta, ...
Lazy, hazy days no more: A call-to-action to better understand air pollution mechanisms
Credit: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences Earth's atmosphere has a budget, and when expenses outpace savings, secondary aerosols form in areas ...
Cell Phone Use While Driving May Be Tied to Other Risky Road Behaviors in Young Adults
Pattern of risky driving practices associated with impulsivity, including speeding and running red lights Philadelphia, June 10, 2021 - A ...
Most cities in São Paulo state have low potential capacity to adapt to climate change
Cities located in metropolitan areas of this Brazilian state score better according to an index that measures the existence of ...
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Dual action: RNA binding protein also binds DNA and acts as a damage sensor across the genome
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‘Stealth transmission’ fuels fast spread of coronavirus outbreak
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Adding SNAP benefits for older adults in Medicare, Medicaid can reduce hospital visits, healthcare costs
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Wiggling worms suggest link between vitamin B12 and Alzheimer’s
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Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think