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Unpiloted vehicles can reduce congestion by more than 35%
A new study shows that unmanned vehicles operating together can reduce traffic by more than 35%. A research team from Cambridge University, UK, conducted a small-scale experiment to investigate the...
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Polymers that function as heat conductors
Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a new method of producing conductive polymers. Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced...
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Seattle buildings are less earthquake-resistant than expected
A new study suggests than many buildings in Seattle cannot withstand large earthquake incidents. A new study suggests than many buildings in Seattle cannot withstand large earthquake incidents. Rea...
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Controlling induced seismicity triggered by geothermal wells
A recently published study suggests that induced seismicity caused by geothermal wells can be controlled. A recently published study suggests that induced seismicity caused by geothermal we...
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Fluid viscosity impact on earthquake's intensity
According to a research conducted by a PhD candidate at EPFL, the viscosity of fluids affects the intensity of earthquakes. According to a research conducted by a PhD candidate at EPFL, the viscosity...
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Ancient building material is re-engineered
According to British and French scientists, cob, an ancient building material, can be re-produced with current standards in order to be utilized for structural facilities. According to British...
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Improving concrete's fire resistance with tire fibers
In a new study, researchers have developed a method to improve concrete's performance when subjected to fire using recycled fibers from tires. In a new study, researchers have developed a method to i...
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New lightweight material has the strength of titanium
Researchers have developed a sheet of nickel with nanoscale pores that has the strength of titanium but is 4-5 times lighter. Researchers have developed a sheet of nickel with nanoscale pores that ha...
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Deep roads to alleviate traffic and reduce pollution
A new study presents an alternative road construction idea to reduce pollution and congestion in urban environments. The researchers from the University of Nottingham suggests that a network o...
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New method to evaluate building safety after seismic events
Researchers from EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland have found a bran-new method to determine whether a building is safe after an earthquake. Researchers from EPFL (École...
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