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·October 27, 2019·4 min read

Researchers Teach Rats to Drive

Researchers have trained rats to drive "rodent operated vehicles." The rats were able to navigate the vehicle in unique ways and utilized novel steering patterns to find rewards. The findings reveal rats' brains are more flexible than previously thought. Exploring how rats perform complex tasks may shed light on a range of mental health conditions and cognitive impairments. Read More

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·July 22, 2019·4 min read

When you spot 1 driving hazard, you may be missing another

Subsequent search miss causes a reduction in the ability to detect an additional hazard when they spot another. The findings could help modify driver training to help reduce accidents and to develop in-vehicle technologies that focus on accident reduction. Read More

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·July 5, 2018·3 min read

How Vibrations in Cars Make Drivers Sleepy

A new study reveals the natural vibrations of cars make people feel sleepier. After just 15 minutes of driving, concentration and alertness levels are reduced for those behind the wheel. Read More