Phys.org - Automotive
Air traffic controller shortages: University-based training programs are becoming part of the solution
Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately.This post was originally published on this site
Month: May 2025
Phys.org - Politics
90-day tariff break risks major shipping disruption, says report
The surprisingly announced 90-day tariff pause in the trade war between the US and China could destabilize global maritime trade more than the tariff increases imposed so far.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Politics
Without public trust, effective climate policy is impossible, researchers warn
When formulating climate policy, too little attention is paid to social factors and too much to technological breakthroughs and economic reasons. Because citizens are hardly heard in this process, European governments risk losing public support […]
Phys.org - Automotive
Researchers design cryogenic hydrogen storage and delivery system for next-generation aircraft
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering […]
Phys.org - Automotive
Prototype sodium-air fuel cell could power electric planes and trains
Batteries are nearing their limits in terms of how much power they can store for a given weight. That’s a serious obstacle for energy innovation and the search for new ways to power airplanes, trains, […]
Phys.org - Automotive
Emotional responses crucial to attitudes about self-driving cars, study suggests
When it comes to public attitudes toward using self-driving cars, understanding how the vehicles work is important—but so are less obvious characteristics like feelings of excitement or pleasure and a belief in technology’s social benefits.This […]
Phys.org - Politics
From strip searches to sexual harassment, Australian policing has long been plagued by sexism
This month, a woman bravely testified in court she was subjected to a “degrading and humiliating experience akin to sexual assault” at the hands of New South Wales Police. The young woman was forced to […]
Phys.org - Automotive
Tesla EU sales slump 53% in April: Trade group
Sales of cars made by Elon Musk’s Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent’s manufacturing association said Tuesday.This post was originally published on this […]
Phys.org - Politics
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students: 4 essential reads about their broader impact
A federal judge in Boston on May 23, 2025, temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Politics
How the UK could monetize ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset
Data is the lifeblood of artificial intelligence (AI) and, as such, is a hugely valuable resource. Entrepreneur Matt Clifford’s report on the AI Opportunities Action Plan, commissioned by the UK government, has set out some […]