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Using biometric data to make urban infrastructure safer
A new study focuses on utilizing biometric data to evaluate urban infrastructure safety and prevent accidents. The COVID-19 situation enabled people to be less depended on public transport and util...
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Train derails into a tunnel in Taiwan: 50 people dead
50 passengers have been reported dead and numerous more injured after a train derailed into a tunnel in Taiwan. The incident occurred on April 2, 2021, at 9 am local time in a mountainous area. The...
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High tower in South Korea engulfed in fire
A 33-story building was engulfed in fire but, fortunately, it was put under control without any fatalities. The high tower is located in the city of Ulsan, South Korea. The structure caught on fire...
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Study on the impact of fires in high-rise buildings
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), conducted a thorough experimental study on the impact of fire in high-rise office buildings. Building codes in the U...
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Investigation on the effect of bike lanes on urban roads
A new research focuses on manipulating data to assume the best locations to install bike lanes in cities. Researches from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, are working on developing an...
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