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The 'satellite navigation' in our brains
Sep 11, 2008 |
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Our brains contain their own navigation system much like satellite navigation ("sat-nav"), with in-built maps, grids and compasses, neuroscientist Dr Hugo Spiers told the BA Festival of Science at the University of Liverpool ...
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Physical fitness improves spatial memory, increases size of brain structure
Feb 24, 2009 |
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When it comes to the hippocampus, a brain structure vital to certain types of memory, size matters. Numerous studies have shown that bigger is usually better. Now researchers have found that elderly adults who are more physically ...
WLAN leads the way
Feb 05, 2008 |
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Wireless radio networks not only provide convenient access to the Internet; they also help pedestrians to reliably navigate through narrow city streets or buildings. Fraunhofer researchers and partners are currently demonstrating ...
Survey: Most drivers support regulation of cell phones in cars
Sep 04, 2009 |
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A new study by Nationwide Insurance found that U.S. drivers are largely in favor of laws that would restrict the use of cell phones -- for texting, e-mail, and talking -- in cars. The results are pretty interesting when ...
Tokyo taxis to trial battery switch system
Aug 26, 2009 |
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Tokyo taxis will be the first in the world to test new electric-car batteries that can be replaced in less time than it takes to fill up the petrol tank, the firm behind the system said Wednesday.
Ford backs bill to ban texting while driving
Sep 11, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Ford said Thursday it backs federal legislation pressuring states to ban texting while driving in an effort to reduce driver distractions that could lead to accidents.
Rural roads dangerous for young drivers
Sep 22, 2009 |
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Results from Australia's largest study of young drivers have shown that they are at significant risk of crash on rural roads. According to researchers from The George Institute, young drivers living in rural areas are more ...
Motor vehicle crashes more common among young drivers who engage in self-harm behaviors
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Drivers who engaged in self-harm were at increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, even after controlling for psychological distress and substance abuse, found a study of 18 871 Australian drivers published in CMAJ (Canadian Me ...
Student Drivers -- Especially Males -- Think Hands-free Cell Phones are Safer
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Sep 08, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Driver education classes should be teaching young drivers that all kinds of mobile phones, both conventional and hands-free, are a dangerous distraction, says a University at Buffalo researcher, who studies ...
Inexperience a key factor in youth crashes
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Sep 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Adelaide (Australia) study has found that young drivers are twice as likely to have an accident during their first few months of driving on a provisional licence than after ...
Risky driving puts P-platers at high danger of crash
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Jul 23, 2009 |
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Australia's largest study of young drivers has shown that risky driving habits are putting young drivers at a significantly increased risk of crashing, irrespective of their perceptions about road safety. The study surveyed ...
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