Did Neanderthals Sail to the Mediterranean?
Recent research suggests that Neanderthals and other extinct human lineages might have been early seafarers, reaching the Mediterranean islands thousands of years before previously believed....
Update on Self-Driving Cars in California
In 2024, California remains at the forefront of self-driving car technology, with significant advancements in the number of autonomous vehicles (AVs), their safety records, and...
Zephyr: Remembering the Solar Plane’s Historic Record Flight
The Airbus Zephyr, a solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has significantly advanced since its early iterations, setting multiple endurance records for unmanned flight. As a...
Red-Light Cameras Just Don’t Work, or Do They?
The current research on red light cameras presents a more nuanced picture than previously thought. While some studies have found negative effects, others have shown...
ND Towns Unfazed by ICBM Rocket Booster in Ditch
A rocket booster for an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile overturned on Thursday, July 31, 2008, in Makoti, N.D. The incident occurred when a...
Prius Voice Commands
While you can not use the touch screen while driving (it gets disabled), it is possible to set an address destination even while driving in...
More Fuel Economy Tips
Maximizing Fuel Efficiency: Strategies for Reducing Gasoline Consumption and Environmental Impact In an era where environmental consciousness is more important than ever, reducing gasoline consumption...
History of Circular Winged Aircraft
The history of circular wing aircraft can be traced back to the early days of aviation, with pioneering experiments in closed-wing designs. Some key...
A Short History of the General Motors EV1 Electric Car
The General Motors EV1 was a pioneering electric vehicle produced in the 1990s. It was the first modern electric car designed for mass-market consumers,...
A Car That Runs On Air
I had a tip 20 years ago from a reader about a car that ran on air and decided to do an update...