Science
New Insights into Road Safety and Brain Health
Two studies published in New Scientist explore new findings. One suggests driving data can predict crash-prone areas, while the other reveals how exercise may stimulate neuron formation by contracting brain cells.
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New Scientist
An analysis of data collected from hundreds of thousands of cars in Australia offers an insight into driving behaviour that can be used to identify sections of road where crashes may occur in the future
2026-08-27 12:00 UTC
New Scientist
Physical activity causes a type of brain cell called astrocytes to contract, which then leads to the formation of new neurons, according to a study in mice
2026-08-27 12:00 UTC