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Front brake lights could significantly reduce the number of road accidents, study suggests
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Front brake lights could significantly reduce the number of road accidents, study suggests

Front brake lights light up green instead of red and can be easily integrated into the design of vehicles. Credit: TU Graz The...

The Road to Mandalay | The Full Report | Earthquakes
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The Road to Mandalay | The Full Report | Earthquakes

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar in March. Al Jazeera documented the crisis as thousands lost shelter, food and water. A magnitude 7.7...

Sidewalks, crosswalks and lighting reduce crashes more effectively than fixed geometric road design attributes: Study
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Sidewalks, crosswalks and lighting reduce crashes more effectively than fixed geometric road design attributes: Study

Researchers demonstrate the importance of pedestrian and roadside facilities in reducing crash likelihood, highlighting the dynamic interaction between road design elements and traffic...

‘Milestone’: Russia, North Korea begin first road bridge construction | Russia-Ukraine war News
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‘Milestone’: Russia, North Korea begin first road bridge construction | Russia-Ukraine war News

Moscow says the project will boost trade and highlight the two countries’ strong alliance. Russia and North Korea have begun construction of their...

Shaboozey Hits The Road This Fall For The Great American Roadshow Tour
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Shaboozey Hits The Road This Fall For The Great American Roadshow Tour

Shaboozey is taking his vocals and vibes on the road this fall. The 29-year-old singer announced his forthcoming tour titled The Great American...

The road to cheaper, sustainable urban transport in Europe
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The road to cheaper, sustainable urban transport in Europe

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The future of urban mobility is near. EU-backed trials of driverless cars in public transport could make Europe’s city...

Concrete in road tunnels decomposes unexpectedly fast
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Concrete in road tunnels decomposes unexpectedly fast

Penetrating seawater carries bacteria that form colonies – biofilm. The bacteria attack the concrete that is supposed to prevent stones from loosening from...

In Australia, 1 in 5 road deaths is a motorcyclist. We can make them safer
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In Australia, 1 in 5 road deaths is a motorcyclist. We can make them safer

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The proportion of motorbikes on Australia’s roads has remained steady over the last decade, about 4.5% of all registered...

When drivers look but don’t see cyclists on the road
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When drivers look but don’t see cyclists on the road

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When a vehicle and a cyclist collide, the cyclist almost always emerges worse off. Globally, more than 40,000 cyclists...