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Several automakers are alarmed over reports hackers can take control of vehicles. Fiat Chrysler has issued a recall for 1.4 million vehicles after cybersecurity researchers demonstrated Jeep Cherokees could be remotely hacked. A video was recently uploaded to YouTube showing hackers could kill Jeep Cherokee engines remotely. The company has issued recalls for vehicles made… read more
Researchers with the Georgia Tech University Department of Biomedical Engineering have developed computerized glasses that can detect concussions within 15 minutes. Most current concussion tests rely on lengthy and sometimes unreliable checklists to determine whether athletes have symptoms. The current tests are subjective, and the results are up to the person carrying it out. The… read more
After several fatal bicycle accidents in Fort Collins, cyclists, law enforcement and lawmakers met to discuss ways to prevent future crashes. The town hall meeting discussed education and advocacy for cycling safety, in addition to legal penalties for hitting cyclists. After being advertised on Facebook, news of the meeting spread quickly. The town hall meeting… read more
Every year, new smart devices are created and used by millions of consumers. Devices such as smart watches, phones and sunglasses are released with dozens of distracting applications. Even car dashboards are becoming computerized, allowing consumers to connect to the Internet, play music and take phone calls. Many smart vehicles with display screens utilize voice… read more
After surviving an accident, it can help tremendously to have a legal advocate on your side. In auto accidents and falls, survivors can sometimes sustain traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, negatively affecting their ability to work or take care of themselves. Depending on their means before the accident and type of insurance coverage,… read more
Auto accident survivors sometimes suffer from more than physical injuries. In some cases, the mental anguish of surviving traumatic experiences can leave people emotionally scarred for the rest of their lives. Mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common after surviving auto accidents. PTSD is a serious anxiety disorder, which can cause… read more
Two network security researchers recently demonstrated how to hack computerized vehicles with a laptop. In a display for Wired magazine, the two researchers hijacked the controls of a Jeep Cherokee carrying a reporter. According to the researchers, they could access the wireless service connecting the vehicles to a mobile phone network. This allowed control over… read more
The City of Fort Collins Traffic Operations (CFCTO) has launched several road construction projects in an attempt to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. As a public research organization, the CFCTO is tasked with studying and improving traffic infrastructure. According to The Collegian, a paper produced by Colorado State University, the projects are aimed at developing… read more
Researchers affiliated with the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered why some children recover faster than others from traumatic brain injuries. According to the researchers, myelin, the protective fatty tissue that surrounds the brain, has some significance in determining the likelihood for recovery in children. Researchers assigned cognitive tasks to 32 children aged… read more
Self-driving cars have been touted as being nearly auto accident proof, but there have been recent reports of crashes involving the advanced vehicles. A recent accident in Mountain View, California, involving a Google self-driving car prototype led to its first case of reported injuries. According to reports, three Google employees were on board testing the… read more
