Cosmic billiards: 1.3 million asteroid paths check for 2029 impact

In 2029, a large asteroid will whizz past Earth so close it’ll be visible to the naked eye, but thankfully models of its orbit rule out an impact in the next century. But could collisions with other asteroids bounce it off-course into us? To find out, … Continue reading Cosmic billiards: 1.3 million asteroid paths check for 2029 impact

Roadio system is bringing collision alert warnings to two-wheelers

Although collision warning systems have become quite common on cars, we definitely don’t see them much on ebikes or mopeds. That will soon change, though, when the AI-based Roadio system is rolled out next year.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Trans… Continue reading Roadio system is bringing collision alert warnings to two-wheelers

NASA probe knocked boulders from asteroid after cosmic collision

After focussing on an asteroid that was struck in 2022 by a half-tonne NASA robotic probe traveling over seven times faster than a bullet, the Hubble Space Telescope has detected a swarm of 37 boulders that were dislodged by the impact.Continue Reading… Continue reading NASA probe knocked boulders from asteroid after cosmic collision

Simple automotive collision-avoidance sensor inspired by insect brains

Self-driving cars typically use radar or LiDAR technology to avoid collisions with other vehicles. Scientists have now created a much simpler insect-inspired system that could serve the same purpose more efficiently – at night, that is.Continue Reading… Continue reading Simple automotive collision-avoidance sensor inspired by insect brains

Huge potentially hazardous asteroid discovered hiding in Sun’s glare

Astronomers have discovered a trio of new near-Earth asteroids (NEAs), including the closest known to the Sun. Another is one of the largest known asteroids considered potentially hazardous to Earth, measuring almost a mile wide with an orbit that may … Continue reading Huge potentially hazardous asteroid discovered hiding in Sun’s glare

Wild simulations of cosmic collisions show the Moon forming in just hours

It’s believed that the Moon formed billions of years ago, from debris from a cosmic collision with Earth. New high-resolution simulations not only illustrate the idea in stunning detail, but reveal that the Moon’s birth might have taken mere hours.Cont… Continue reading Wild simulations of cosmic collisions show the Moon forming in just hours

“Collective perception” tech lets connected cars see hidden hazards

While there are now systems that allow cars to see pedestrians or vehicles which their drivers may not notice, such setups typically still can’t detect hazards that aren’t in direct line of sight. A new technology, however, uses other vehicles and road… Continue reading “Collective perception” tech lets connected cars see hidden hazards