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Your next new car hopefully won't be a lemon. But it could be a pineapple or a banana. That's because researchers in Brazil have developed a more effective way to use fibers from these and other plants in a new generation of automotive plastics that are stronger, lighter, and more eco-friendly than plastics now in use. They described the work, which could lead to stronger, lighter, and more sustai...

In large cities, space is limited and only the elite can afford the vast garage fees and high insurance rates. This is one of the main reasons why small cars have become such a popular choice for those who live in a big city. With many compact options, people living in the city are more apt to buy a smaller car, one that will just meet their daily needs. When choosing these small cars, it is impor...

Older drivers could benefit from training programs that put them behind the wheel-in a driving simulator, with an observer who helps them develop their skills. That's the conclusion of a new article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science........