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How terrible is a car accident at 200km/h?
When it comes to high-speed collisions, people often imagine terrifying scenarios: loss of vehicle control, deafening collisions, rapid deformation of the vehicle body,…
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Environment
Scene appears in Seoul after 117 years, a series of warnings are issued
More than 20cm of snow covered many areas in Seoul (South Korea) on November 27, causing traffic disruption.
Scientific works
Using rockets to... build bridges, China surprises the world with its unique 'walking on clouds' project
Siduhe Bridge is a 'giant' project that demonstrates the remarkable development of China's road and bridge infrastructure system.
Space science
Solving 'traffic jams' in space
The rapid increase in the number of satellites and space junk will make low Earth orbit unusable.
Scientific works
Projects that change the face of traffic in the capital
After 70 years of liberation, Hanoi has built Noi Bai airport, two urban railway lines, many belt lines, radial axes and expressways connecting to neighboring provinces.
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How do planes operate in thick fog?
Dense fog can reduce visibility, forcing pilots and air traffic controllers to use special procedures for takeoff and landing.
Health
Noisy traffic increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
According to research, for every 10dBA (decibel - a unit of noise measurement), the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke and heart fai…
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Virtual traffic jams: The new obsession of modern times!
Virtual traffic jams can appear due to driving habits and natural wave dynamics between vehicles on the road.
Space science
Warning: The total solar eclipse on April 8 could cause many fatal car accidents
An analysis of car accidents during the 2017 solar eclipse in the US shows that the upcoming April solar eclipse may also be accompanied by an increase in fatal accident…
Science invention
New invention helps 'channel traffic' and clean up space junk
MIT's revolutionary open source tool MOCAT is designed to model the space environment, addressing the growing challenge of space debris.
Scientific works
Gravelly Hill - The most complex 'pasta' intersection on the planet
The Gravelly Hill intersection in Birmingham is one of the most complex intersections on the planet with 5 floors, 559 concrete columns and a height of more than 24 mete…
Environment
Why do the Japanese perform funeral rites for a bamboo shoot?
Kyoto is famous as the most cultural city in Japan, where everyone feels it is natural to live in harmony and respect nature.
Oceanography
The largest fish on the planet is in danger of extinction because of a traffic accident
These traffic accidents have decimated the world's whale shark population by as much as half in the past 75 years.
New technology
The world's most intelligent traffic management system
The new Melbourne project will use AI, deep learning algorithms and predictive modeling to reduce travel times, emissions and traffic congestion.
Health
Traffic noise increases early mortality in Europe
According to medical studies, prolonged exposure to excessive noise contributes to increased stress and incidence of serious health complications.