Louisville woke up to a winter wonderland on Sunday, but it wasn't all fun and games. A winter storm hit the area, leaving roads covered in snow and ice, making driving conditions pretty unsafe. Officials even asked people to avoid the roads if they could. Things started to get real at around 9 a.
In Moscow, scientists have been investigating the tiny particles of dust that float in the air, specifically those smaller than 1 micron, called PM1. This dust is found in traffic zones, residential parking areas, and parks. They discovered that the types of metals and metal-like substances, or MMs,
Imagine if we could cut down on road injuries and deaths just by changing how we design our streets. In Canada, this is a serious issue, and it's especially tough for cyclists and pedestrians. Health workers in Ontario have faced many challenges while trying to make these changes happen. They've lea
Ever wondered why certain bike crashes happen so often on UK roads? Let's dive into three common types: overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes. Research has mostly focused on intersection crashes, but what about those that happen on road segments? This study aims to shed light on the risk factors fo
On Thursday, a court decision dashed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) hopes to bring back net neutrality rules. A panel of three judges ruled that the FCC didn't have the power to enforce these rules under the "telecommunications service" provision of the Communications Act. The core is
Are you gearing up for camping trips or preparing for power outages in 2025? The Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station is now more affordable than ever, priced at just $169 on Amazon. This is a $90 reduction and the lowest price seen so far for this model. Weighing in at over seven pounds, th
Tetanus is a nasty infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. It can mess with your nervous system and make your muscles super tight. This study looked into what non-medical university students in Lahore, Pakistan, know about the tetanus vaccine, especially after road accidents. The ma
Imagine ringing in the New Year with thousands of people in Times Square, but without leaving your couch. You can! The famous ball drop in NYC's Times Square is broadcast and livestreamed, so you don't have to deal with the crowds. One way to catch the action is via NBC New York's Times Square Live
Imagine celebrating New Year's Eve without worrying about drunk drivers. That's the promise of Waymo, a self-driving car service. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a neurosurgeon from Ohio, knows the pain of losing a loved one to a drunk driving accident. His son Brian died in 2013. Now, he's hoping that Waymo
Winter weather is coming back again, with significant snowfall expected in select areas starting Wednesday morning. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is getting ready to tackle the snowy roads. Brent Kovacs, the Public Information Officer for ODOT District 12, shared that rain will preced
