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As highways have become almost ubiquitous in the US, motorists travel faster and farther—resulting in more traffic.

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Blood pressure categories are based on patients who are sitting in a certain position. But not every doctor’s office takes readings that way. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while ...

Daniel Baker is a PhD student in Immunology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website ...

Megan Kimble is a journalist and the author of City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, And The Future Of America’s Highways. She’s based in Austin, Texas. This website uses cookies to improve your ...

Jack Murtagh is a math writer and columnist for Scientific American. He’s based in Jersey City, New Jersey. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.

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Give a dollar for every Friday! Thank you for helping us continue making science fun for everyone. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of ...