Weed Makes Kids Better Drivers, According to Kids
One-third of surveyed teenagers said smoking marijuana made them a better driver, while 41 percent said it had no effect.
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Driving a Dead Horse: Making Cars Less Frightening in 1904
The traffic safety department is trying to get the nation used to today's silent cars. Something similar happened at the beginning of the 20th century.
Drowning in Good Intentions
Heroism is a virtue, but how do we keep water rescuers from becoming victims themselves?
The Problem of the Too-Quiet Car
In spite of a government demand for automakers to fix the problem, there is still no consensus on how to warn pedestrians of noiseless vehicles.
Nuclear Disasters: Do Plans Trump Actions?
In a report planned before Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Union of Concerned Scientists suggests that U.S. nuclear regulators are way too complacent about the possibility of a catastrophe.
Bedroom Layouts Reflect Ancestors’ Preferences
German researchers find evolutionary logic behind the way we lay out our bedrooms.
Tell Me Where It Hurts, Mr. Highway
In El Paso, our Michael Haederle reviews innovative ideas suggested for arresting the wear and tear on roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
‘Missing Missing’ and Serial Killers
The most common victims of serial killers may be much more numerous than experts generally believe.