NHTSA: U.S. traffic deaths decline
Traffic fatalities on U.S. roads declined in the second quarter, halting an almost two-year rise even as Americans are driving more......»»
Why monitoring dark web traffic is crucial for cybersecurity teams
Why monitoring dark web traffic is crucial for cybersecurity teams.....»»
How Kepler’s 400-year-old sunspot sketches helped solve a modern mystery
A sharp decline in sunspot activity in the 17th century has long puzzled astronomers. Enlarge / A naked-eye sunspot group on May 11, 2024. There are typically 40,000 to 50,000 sunspots observed in ~11-year solar cycles. (credit:.....»»
Multi-state Apple fraud ring exposed by DHS after routine traffic stop
The Department of Homeland Security busted a sophisticated counterfeiting operation where fraudsters exploited retail return policies to swap genuine Apple products with counterfeit devices nationwide.The Department of Homeland SecurityChalvin Tan wa.....»»
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles
People love to complain about traffic calming, but it makes roads safer. Enlarge / Converting this street from two lanes in either direction to one lane in each direction with a turning lane in-between would make it much safer. (.....»»
AI and ML enter motorsports: How GM is using them to win more races
From modeling tire wear and fuel use to predicting cautions based on radio traffic. Enlarge / The Cadillac V-Series.R is one of General Motors' factory-backed racing programs. (credit: James Moy Photography/Getty Images).....»»
Ecommerce activity is causing a spike in pollution by warehouses
Warehouses associated with ecommerce outlets are causing more traffic, which means more local pollution......»»
Typhoon Gaemi displaces nearly 300,000 in eastern China
Authorities evacuated nearly 300,000 people and suspended public transport across eastern China on Friday, as Typhoon Gaemi brought torrential rains already responsible for five deaths in nearby Taiwan......»»
NHTSA ends probe into 1.7 million Honda vehicles for power loss
Top U.S. auto safety regulators are closing an investigation into about 1.7 million Honda Motor Co. vehicles for loss of power......»»
Yes, Australia"s environment is on a depressing path—but $7 billion a year would transform it, says report
The condition of Australia's environment continues to decline. Many Australians wonder if it's possible to reverse this depressing trajectory—and our landmark assessment released today shows the answer is yes......»»
Research team develops new antimalarial agent for combating drug-resistant parasites
Malaria remains a serious health issue globally, especially in Africa. The disease is caused by protozoan parasites in the Plasmodium genus. In 2021, there were 247 million cases of malaria and 619,000 deaths reported worldwide......»»
Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceania"s birds—from vigilance to vaccines, here"s what Australia is doing to prepare
Avian influenza viruses have infected the world's birds for millennia. We first became aware of them in the 19th century, when mass deaths of poultry triggered interest in what was then called "fowl plague.".....»»
NHTSA investigates Stellantis over engine stalling concerns
NHTSA is investigating the 2022 Ram 1500 pickup and Jeep Wagoneer crossover over concerns related to Fiat Chrysler Automobile's 5.7L Hemi eTorque system. Consumers have reported engine stalling and loss of power......»»
Cops find $30k of fake Apple products in PA traffic stop
A traffic stop in Pee Dee, South Carolina resulted in police seizing a haul of counterfeit Apple items valued at about $30,000.Part of the counterfeit Apple product haul [Florence County Sheriff's Office]On July 16, Deputies in the Florence County Sh.....»»
Why Connecticut is a model for reducing racial disparities in traffic stops—and why other states haven"t succeeded
More than 20 million drivers are stopped by police every year in the U.S. Although traffic stops are relatively routine, they can also turn deadly, particularly for minority drivers. It's why some states have started to more closely examine racial di.....»»
Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harde.....»»
Faulty airbags could plague millions of vehicles on U.S. roads
Carfax data found that millions of used vehicles could have faulty airbag parts from foreign manufacturers. NHTSA released a statement urging used-vehicle owners to check their vehicle history for parts that could increase the risk of death or severe.....»»
Biden Pushes to Stop Heat Deaths after Decades of Delay
It took 50 years and skyrocketing temperatures before the government proposed heat protections for workers. The Biden administration is trying to speed up the process.....»»
BMW recalls nearly 400,000 U.S. vehicles for faulty airbags; NHTSA warns on using replacements
BMW of North America is recalling about 394,029 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns that airbags might explode during deployment. NHTSA also warned consumers about using replacement airbags......»»
Brazil needs a new approach to measure climate migration
Devastating floods led to more than 175 deaths and 423,000 people displaced in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in May. It was the state's worst natural catastrophe in almost a century, but Brazil is no stranger to mass population mo.....»»
NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs
The investigation targets Jeep's Wrangler 4xe hybrid SUVs manufactured between 2021 through 2024. Chrysler had previously recalled the same model in 2022 to address concerns related to an engine shutdown......»»