News in Brief Just How Safe Are Self-Driving Cars? Researchers are having a tough time figuring out how safe autonomous vehicles are compared to their human-operated counterparts. Peter Hancock
Social Justice Late Nights, Long Drives, and Too Much Speed New research on the why and when of truckers abusing drugs. Lauren Kirchner
Social Justice Distracted Driving Laws Are Expanding, But Many Still Miss the Point (The point is the limits of mental multitasking.) Lauren Kirchner
Environment Bumblebees for Crash Avoidance Engineers at Nissan creating a buzz with their 'Safety Shield.' Arnie Cooper