Far-Reaching Fallout: Tracing Toxic Trails From the Ohio Train Disaster
The February 2023 Norfolk Southern train accident in East Palestine, Ohio, led to widespread environmental pollution, affecting areas from the Midwest to the Northeast and…
Transportation News
Transportation refers to the movement of goods and people from one location to another. It encompasses various modes including road, rail, air, and water. Each mode has its own infrastructure, vehicles, and operations, and plays a critical role in the economy and the daily lives of people. Road transportation involves cars, trucks, and buses using highways and local roads. Rail transportation includes trains running on tracks, which can be used for both passenger travel and freight delivery. Air transportation, conducted through airplanes and airports, provides the fastest method of long-distance travel. Water transportation, involving ships and boats, is essential for international trade, transporting large quantities of goods across oceans and rivers. The evolution of transportation technologies, including the development of electric vehicles and autonomous driving, continues to influence urban planning and environmental policies, aiming to make transportation more efficient, safe, and sustainable.
Silencing Sonic Booms: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Passes Critical Milestone
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft project has reached a critical milestone with the completion of the Flight Readiness Review, paving the way for future flight…
Longer Trains, Higher Risks: The Surging Derailment Dangers in the U.S.
Recent research published in Risk Analysis reveals that longer freight trains have a higher likelihood of derailment. A study showed that trains with 100 cars…
High Flyers Go Green: NASA’s Trailblazing Study on Aircraft Contrails and Sustainable Fuel
NASA and Boeing’s joint research focuses on how sustainable aviation fuels can mitigate the environmental impact of contrails, aiming to advance greener aviation practices. Contrails,…
From Space, a Vivid Glimpse Into Panama Canal’s Role and Challenges
The Panama Canal, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite, showcases its maritime significance. However, severe drought conditions in Panama threaten its operations, leading to a…
Interstellar Travel: Magnetic Fusion Plasma Engines Could Carry Us Across the Solar System and Beyond
Florian Neukart introduces the Magnetic Fusion Plasma Drive, a revolutionary propulsion method combining fusion and ionic techniques. Offering immense energy density and numerous advantages, it…
Debunking “Cheap Airfare Hacks” – UC Berkeley Reveals How Airline Pricing Really Works
A new paper co-authored by Olivia Natan of Berkeley Haas and published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics peers into the black box of airline…
Eyeing the Future: How NASA’s Human Pilots Shape Autonomous Air Taxis
Air taxis may become an important part of the U.S. transportation ecosystem, quickly carrying people relatively short distances – and eventually, some may fly without…
Future of Aviation? NASA and U.S. Air Force Testing Joby’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft
NASA and the U.S. Air Force are testing Joby Aviation’s eVTOL air taxi for potential civilian and military applications, building on NASA’s existing Advanced Air…
MIT’s “Air-Guardian” – AI Copilot Enhances Human Precision for Safer Skies
Designed to ensure safer skies, “Air-Guardian” blends human intuition with machine precision, creating a more symbiotic relationship between pilot and aircraft. Imagine you’re in an…
Scientists Reveal That Self-Driving Cars Can Make Traffic Slower
A recent study reveals that vehicles that wirelessly communicate with each other, known as “connected” vehicles, considerably enhance the flow of traffic at intersections. However,…
MIT’s Biomass Breakthrough: 100% Sustainable Jet Fuel From Plant Waste
MIT researchers are converting the plant material lignin into hydrocarbon molecules that could help make jet fuel 100 percent sustainable. An MIT research team is…
Navigating Drought: Panama Canal’s Shipping Snarl
Severe drought is reducing the number of daily passages on the transoceanic shipping route. While some weather-related delays are mere nuisances, others have a more…
On the Road Again: Majority of Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment Still Drive
Researchers highlight the importance of caregivers having conversations with care recipients and healthcare professionals about driving. The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment continue…
This One Weird Trick by NASA Is Saving Billions of Gallons of Fuel
Forty-four years ago this July, NASA began testing a technology that would become one of the agency’s most visible and beneficial contributions to commercial aviation…
Watt’s Next? Oxford Study May Unlock “Game-Changing” Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Aviation
Oxford University researchers have discovered how lithium metal solid-state batteries (Li-SSBs) fail, potentially paving the way for improved EV batteries. The team identified that the…
NASA’s Newest X-Plane: Next Generation Experimental Aircraft X-66A “Will Help Shape the Future of Aviation”
The U.S. Air Force has designated the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, a collaboration between NASA and Boeing, as the X-66A. The project aims to develop…
MIT’s Compact Megawatt Electric Motor Could Help Electrify Aviation
Technology demonstrations show the machine’s major components achieve the required performance. MIT engineers are developing a compact, lightweight, and powerful 1-megawatt electric motor that could…