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On Sunday, a plane carrying European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly forced to land in Bulgaria using paper maps after its GPS navigation systems were jammed. Bulgarian authorities claim the jamming was […]

It is possible for one person to safely monitor up to five self-driving vehicles at once, according to new research led by Coventry University.This article was originally published here

New University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research shows electric vehicle owners will need to charge their cars more in winter than in summer, leading to an increase in the winter electricity peak by 2050.This article […]

Is airplane turbulence more frequent—and more dangerous—today than it was 50 years ago?This article was originally published here

Suyun Ham can’t take his eyes off a scanner. “Lower the sensors a little bit more,” Ham urges an assistant. Then a barrage of data floods in, filling computer screens for a diagnosis.This article was […]

It happens all the time: You found a great deal on Google Flights, only to click the link and realize that it’s a basic economy fare. That means a hefty surcharge for regular economy, with […]

Grid congestion—an “overloaded” electricity grid—results in delays to building projects and sustainable initiatives. However, research by energy scientist Nico Brinkel has found that “smart charging” of electric vehicles presents a potential way to deal with […]

Aircraft surface inspections are a critical and mandatory component of airworthiness that uses visual and digital checks to spot minute damage, wear, or malfunction.This article was originally published here

As self-driving cars move closer to everyday reality, one big question remains: Will people actually trust them?This article was originally published here