Ergonomics

The lightweight sheets could combine hundreds of vibrating components to create tactile sensations.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Virtual reality makes between 40% and 70% of people feel nauseated. Experts are trying to figure out why.
Meeri Kim, Contributor
The problem could be particularly bad in rental cars.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Researchers examining the future of self-driving cars believe we can't expect to take our eyes off the road any time soon.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
On an April weekend, engineers, designers and astronauts-in-training met to test suits for commercial, suborbital spaceflight.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Researchers are learning how to train pilots for the unexpected.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
AI is helping to identify safer techniques in construction work.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Now, how to convince commuters?
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Find out how more bicycles on the road actually makes it safer for both cyclists and motorists.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
A new device can recognize that you are too sleepy before you do.
Karin Heineman, ISTV Executive Producer
"The Sports Gene," by David Epstein, provides a terrific review of the science of elite athletic performance.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Researchers test new road technology enabling cars to interact with one another.
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