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Solar-powered safety: Road signs blink their warnings

Technology / Hi Tech

created Jun 19, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Across New Jersey, more towns are using solar-powered warning signs, capitalizing on the technology's effectiveness to inform the public, warn motorists of danger and save energy.


Study shows texting while driving can be deadly

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 4

A new study confirms what most people already know: sending text messages and driving are a potentially lethal combination.


NCAR tests system to steer drivers away from dangerous weather

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research are testing an innovative technological system in the Detroit area this month that ultimately will help protect drivers from being surprised by black ice, fog, and ...


Obesity linked to dangerous sleep apnea in truck drivers

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Truck crashes are a significant public health hazard causing thousands of deaths and injuries each year, with driver fatigue and sleepiness being major causes. A new study has confirmed previous findings that obesity-driven ...


Less costly, more accessible and as effective: Simplified treatment for sleep apnea

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Mar 06, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea may soon become much less expensive and arduous, thanks to new research showing that a simplified program using experienced nurses, home ambulatory diagnosis and auto-titrating ...


Cell phone studies: While walking or driving, cell phones increase traffic, pedestrian fatalities

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cell phones are a danger on the road in more ways than one. Two new studies show that talking on the phone while traveling, whether you're driving or on foot, is increasing both pedestrian deaths and those of drivers and ...