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Impaired-driver sensor could pave the way for safer vehicles

Posted: 08 Dec 2021 06:01 AM PST

The bipartisan infrastructure bill recently signed into law by President Joe Biden includes a requirement for automakers to install driver monitoring systems that detect intoxicated or impaired drivers. Current systems rely on cameras, which have limitations. Now, researchers have made heat-resistant, pressure-detecting sensors that, when attached to seats, can tell whether a driver is drowsy or has a sudden illness, signaling a future smart car to take action.

Trends in binge drinking among older men and women in the United States

Posted: 08 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST

Binge drinking has increased in recent years among older U.S. men but not among older women, according to a new study.

Which personality traits can be improved without personal motivation? Research says 'it depends'

Posted: 07 Dec 2021 12:25 PM PST

Could a company train an employee to become more conscientious, even if the worker isn't invested in improving that trait? A new study suggests yes. But improving someone's emotional stability without that person's commitment is not likely to happen.