Transportation and travel

Results from a new survey reveal cultural differences in whom participants prefer to be spared in fatal accidents.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence could help speed disaster relief by quickly mapping landslides.
Jennifer Leman, 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
Researchers found that efforts to curtail tourism-related emissions have been outpaced by the industry's growth.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Just how dangerous is flying to your health?
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Scientists discussed the feasibility of battery-operated semi-trucks and airplanes at a meeting of physicists in Los Angeles.
Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer
Researchers are learning how to train pilots for the unexpected.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
The most modern aircraft and most direct route are not always the most environmentally friendly options for air travel.
Kimberly Hickok, Contributor
The technology is progressing quickly, but the main challenge may be overcoming our fears.
Brian Owens, Contributor
A new model assesses the likelihood of a driverless car crash.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Research suggests that acceleration can stabilize shaky suitcases.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Scientists find that soybeans attract fewer flocking birds than wheat or corn.
Teresa L. Carey, Contributor