Transportation
High anxiety: Climate scientist explains increase in passenger flights that experience clear-air turbulence
Greenhouse gases help to distort Earth’s lower atmosphere; air travelers may expect higher ticket prices as airlines respond
Brain-like machines will make smart grids smarter and self-driving cars safer—while saving energy and calculating at higher speeds
Texas A&M will lead Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy
Shorter driving time, but greater risk? A&M engineers test navigation tools
New study examines factors such as design, lighting, traffic patterns, weather conditions and crash data
Drones and satellites could improve travel-time estimates at borders
TTI researchers demonstrate how tech can help at land ports of entry
Does roadway design encourage drivers to use their phones?
Wide medians, multiple lanes, traffic flow and other factors may trigger distracted driving, A&M study suggests
Can smaller towns adopt technology that makes bigger cities ‘smart’?
Project ENDEAVR collaborates with residents of Nolanville in Central Texas to find answers
Replacing aluminum with magnesium may create lighter, stronger vehicles
Change could improve gas efficiency and lower carbon footprints for consumers—if research team can overcome obstacles
Bikeability: Finding the right tools for measuring safety and accessibility
Combining subjective and objective data may yield better results
Ultra-efficient electric powertrain for aircraft could reduce energy costs
When completed, new technology should also cut back on emissions