Transportation's perennial problem
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The problem of traffic congestion is closely tied to the social and economic activities of society. Mobility is one aspects of stature, both in an economic and a social context, such that people are expected to cause congestion even as a number of technological solutions are applied on traffic congestion.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Taking aim at tumors
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A group of physicists and engineers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has developed a new tool, called the Peregrine system, for treating cancer with radiation. The system utilizes computer algorithms to enhance the accuracy of radiation treatment.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
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Coming in for a landing
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Many are advocating the adoption of satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS) for civil aircraft navigation. GPS is more accurate than microwave-based systems but there are questions regarding its integrity.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
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