The use of speed bumps is widespread around the world, and they are most commonly found where prevailing vehicle speeds are expected to be low. Although speed bumps are very effective in keeping vehicle speed down, their use is sometimes controversial as they can cause noise and possibly vehicle damage if taken at too great a speed. THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE SPEED BUMP IN THE WORLD picked by urkeee 1 year ago

It was supposed to be the one speed limit you cannot break. But scientists claim to have demonstrated there is the possibility of travel faster than the speed of light. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The V150 trainset reached 574,8 km/h at kilometre point 191 on the new East European LGV high-speed line, in France, at 13h13, exceeding by 59,5 km/h the previous world rail speed record, set in 1990. picked by studio 2 years ago

Great photo! Didn't want to spoil it by using it as a thumbnail! picked by topofall 6 months ago

Future generations could be travelling across the universe faster than the speed of light, without breaking any astronomical road rules, by manipulating extra dimensions of space and time, according to two US physicists. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

With emotions ranging from pure adrenaline, blinding speed and motion blur to more subtle interpretations of this round's theme, the photographers have certainly put some serious effort into this. picked by Bandit 1 year ago

Einstein realised that the speed of light was one of the defining measures of the Universe. Remember E=mc2, the beautiful little formula that wrapped up the theory of relativity? Well ‘c’ is the speed of light. And you can measure it. All you need is a microwave, a ruler and a bar of chocolate (and maybe a calculator). picked by tchengrox 11 months ago

A group of researchers led by the University of Tokyo has broken internet speed records - twice in two days. Operators of the high-speed Internet2 network announced today that the researchers on December 30 sent data at 7.67 gigabits per second, using standard communications protocols. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Everyone thinks the big boys like the Audi's and the beamers would blow lesser "perceived" speed cars out of the water. Tell that to the Toyota Tundra. picked by carguy4life 4 months ago

The clever boffins have finally managed to break the speed of light. A light pulse was so fast that it "exited a specially-prepared chamber before it even finished entering it." picked by TheStep 2 years ago

A Bentley Continental GT, driven by four-times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, smashed the world ice speed record last week, reaching an average speed of 199.86mph (321.65km/h) on frozen sea off the coast of Finland. picked by Studio 2 years ago

Markus Stoeckl just broke the World Speed Record for series mountain bikes, hitting an incredible 130.7mph (more than 210kmh). Read that again. 131 miles per hour on a mountain bike! He devastated the previous record by 14 mph. It took place on a 2000m stretch at a 45 degree run in the Chilean Alps picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The makers of The Matrix to start filming Speed Racer next year.

"Here he comes. Here comes Speed Racer." picked by Alton 2 years ago

Susan Sarandon and John Goodman are in negotiations to play the parents of Emile Hirsch in "Speed Racer," the live-action version of the anime cartoon being directed by "Matrix" creators Larry and Andy Wachowski. picked by CheeseWiener 2 years ago

The first high-speed train to connect arab countries including Morocco is being built. The cost will be around $2.9 Billion. It may take 25 years to build. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

Loads of interesting high speed video clips including things like bottles smashing. picked by thenegativeone 2 years ago

Offically named Need For Speed ProStreet, the firm claims the game will be more realistic with the look of each car now affecting both its performance as well as its aesthetics. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Time lapse speed painting of the Numa Numa guy with a spoon and chocolate syrup. Pretty dead on. picked by shredtone 2 years ago

Christina Ricci is joining "Matrix" creators Larry and Andy Wachowski's live-action adaptation of the 1960s cartoon "Speed Racer." picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Another cool Photoshop speed painting, this time from the movie 300. This guy has taken it to a whole new level and created an animation with it. picked by shredtone 1 year ago