Transport
Trains, plane and automobiles – transport is the art of getting from A to B. There are any number of methods of transport, most requiring some sort of vehicle, be that a car, bus or plane. Methods of transport are always evolving to become faster and more efficient, with new models of cars constantly being designed. With climate change looming as a major problem for modern society, our transport systems will need to adjust as fossil fuels begin to dwindle and carbon emissions are at their highest.
How bacteria and self-healing roads could soon fix the UK’s 750,000 potholes
Climate change is playing havoc with the UK’s road network. Now is the time to invest in innovative solutions.
Future technology | 22 ideas about to change our world
The future is coming, and sooner than you think. These emerging technologies will change the way we live, how we look after our bodies and help us avert a climate disaster.
Instant Genius Podcast | Future of transportation, with Paris Marx
Future cities: How the pandemic is driving us to build the metropolises of tomorrow
Green, friendly and clean: how we could reimagine urban life after the pandemic.
BZ4X: Was Toyota’s first fully electric car worth the wait?
Toyota has tried hybrids and hydrogen cars... but what do we make of its very first electric car?
This electric-hybrid boat changes marine tourism as we know it
Daniel Bennett hops aboard the maiden voyage of a first-of-its-kind ship that’s hoping to lead the conversation on sustainable tourism.
In pictures: The air taxis that could be taking to the skies by 2025
You could be hailing an air taxi sooner than you'd expect.
Flying cars take off: How air taxis are about to revolutionise how we travel
Just a few years ago, it felt like flying cars were still a distant sci-fi future. But investment has increased rapidly, and a number of companies are now building air taxis to make our city journeys faster, easier and cleaner.
In pictures: X-59 QueSST, the supersonic aircraft that doesn't go boom
Could NASA bring back faster-than-sound travel?
Rolls-Royce claims its all-electric plane is the fastest ever made
The new aircraft, Spirit Of Innovation, clocked a top speed of 623km/h (387.4mph). Could it help us reach 'jet zero'?
Dangerous and dirty: 7 myths about hydrogen power debunked
Hydrogen power is a large part of net-zero energy plans – but is it really cleaner than fossil fuels? And will it ever be economically viable?
Reality Check | Will colourful pedestrian crossings make our streets safer?
UK councils are using colourful artwork to encourage pedestrians to use crossings. But the science isn’t black and white.
X-59 QueSST: The quiet supersonic aeroplane that could revolutionise air travel
Aircraft that break the sound barrier are banned over many countries – but could quiet supersonic technology bring them back?
Swytch bike review: Is this ebike conversion kit worth the money?
Should you convert your bike to an ebike?
Battery-powered, sea-skimming 'flying ferries' could cross the Channel at 180mph
‘Minimal power’ would be needed to move hundreds of passengers with zero emissions, Brittany Ferries said.
The new age of the airship: Could blimps be the future of air travel?
Sleek, green and coming to the skies above you.
Self-driving cars coming to a slow lane near you, Government announces
The UK Government has announced that it will be legal for motorists to go hands-free in self-driving cars later this year.
New fast-charging battery promises a full ‘tank’ in five minutes
Re-engineered lithium-ion battery lets you fill up electric cars almost as fast as those that run on fossil fuels.
Inside the world’s first airport for drones and flying cars
We talk to Ricky Sandhu, CEO of Urban Air Port, about the ambitious plan for an off-grid transport hub for drones and air-taxis.
World’s first urban airport for drones and flying taxis to open in Coventry
The Urban Air Port project, which will usher in a network of delivery drones and air-taxis, has gained government backing and could open its doors as early as November.
The Science Focus team: What's inside November's issue?
The team behind BBC Science Focus magazine discuss food myths, algorithms, hybrid cars and nudibranchs as we dive into the November issue.
In pictures | Aerospace start-up unveils first-ever independently developed supersonic jet
The company aims to bring back commercial supersonic flight by 2025.
Hyperloop | First human test takes passengers over 100mph
A pod carrying two passengers sped around a 500-metre track in just 15 seconds.
Reality Check | Are plug-in hybrid cars really the eco-friendly choice?
A study has found that plug-in hybrids actually emit more than 2.5 times as much carbon dioxide as tests claimed. So, are they worth having?