How Drones Could Be The Key To Eradicating Murder Hornets
So-called murder hornets decimate honeybees, and that's a big problem. Experts are tracking the hornets to find their nests, and they plan to use drones. So-called m.....»»
Fungus fights mites that harm honey bees
A new fungus strain could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating mites that kill honey bees, according to a study published this month in Scientific Reports......»»
Drones and Sensors Could Spot Fires Before They Go Wild
To detect wildfires earlier on, some researchers are proposing a novel solution that harnesses a network of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and a fleet of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). IEEE Spectrum reports: The researchers tested thei.....»»
Drones and Sensors Could Spot Fires Before They Go Wild
Simulations suggest that the approach can achieve early wildfire detection with 99 percent accuracy The speed at which a wildfire can rip through an area and wreak havoc is nothing short of awe-inspiring and terrifying. Early de.....»»
To Protect Against Weaponized Drones, We Must Understand Their Key Strengths
Even apart from the WMD question, their uncanny agility may be the real danger Baykar/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Azerbaijan recently used its Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) to great eff.....»»
Amazon Extends Moratorium On Police Use of Facial Recognition Software
Amazon said on Tuesday it is extending a moratorium on police use of its facial recognition software. The company imposed the ban last year after the murder of George Floyd by law enforcement in June 2020. Reuters reports: Civil liberties advocates h.....»»
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With its newest round, Liquid Death will exclusively ‘murder your thirst’ at Live Nation events
Liquid Death, a four-year-old, L.A.-based canned mountain water startup that has steadily garnered market share and press coverage by promising, amusingly, to “murder your thirst,” just raised $15 million in Series C funding. The round.....»»
Derek Chauvin trial: How oppressive police systems defend themselves
The recent conviction of white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, for the murder of a black man, George Floyd, was widely welcomed in the US and elsewhere. The US police force has long been seen as helping to maintain the country's racialised.....»»
Royal Mail to trial drones to deliver items from mainland UK to Isles of Scilly
Royal Mail will trial the use of drones to deliver health and safety equipment, COVID-19 testing kits and other items to the Isles of Scilly......»»
Review: The role-playing game’s afoot in charming dark comedy Murder Bury Win
It's not an instant classic like Clue, but it's fun, very solid indie fare. Three friends trying to create their own RPG game about getting away with murder get more than they bargained for in the new dark comedy, Murder Bury Win. Three.....»»
Review: The role-playing game’s afoot in charming black comedy Murder Bury Win
It's not an instant classic like Clue, but it's fun, very solid indie fare. Three friends trying to create their own RPG game about getting away with murder get more than they bargained for in the new black comedy, Murder Bury Win. Thre.....»»
New drone techniques to survey wildlife
Scientists at Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute are making marine conservation more affordable, accessible and reliable using small drones......»»
A new method to trigger rain where water is scarce
A new method to trigger rain in places where water is scarce is being tested in the United Arab Emirates using unmanned drones that were designed and manufactured at the University of Bath. The drones carry an electric charge that is released into a.....»»
"Colorblindness" complicates race-related conversations between white parents and children
In the aftermath of George Floyd's 2020 murder by former police officer Derek Chauvin, many families may find themselves actively engaging in—or uncomfortably fumbling around—discussions about race. For white parents looking to clearly communicat.....»»
Research spotlights Minnesota"s successes in eradicating Palmer amaranth
Palmer amaranth is a hard-to-control noxious weed that can significantly reduce crop yields. It was first introduced in Minnesota in 2016 through contaminated seed mixes used for conservation plantings......»»
Opportunities and risks of technical innovations on angling and the conservation of fish populations
Technical progress has also found its way into the nature experience of recreational angling. Device innovations such as echo sounders, underwater cameras or drones make it easier to track and catch fish. An international team with Professor Robert A.....»»
The utopian future is here: Google can deliver Girl Scout Cookies via drone
The pandemic has made it much more difficult for Girl Scouts to sell their famous cookies in person -- so Google brought in some drones to help.....»»
Exyn Brings Level 4 Autonomy to Drones
Fully autonomous exploration and mapping of the unknown is a cutting-edge capability for commercial drones Drone autonomy is getting more and more impressive, but we’re starting to get to the point where it’s getting significantly more diff.....»»
Exyn Technologies’ drones achieve autonomy milestone with on-board mapping
Exyn Technologies announced Tuesday that it has achieved what it considers the highest level of aerial autonomy reached within the industry. The key to the achievement is that Exyn drones are immune to GPS signal loss, meaning all spatial and mapping.....»»
Drones provide bird"s eye view of how turbulent tidal flows affect seabird foraging habits
The foraging behavior of seabirds is dramatically affected by turbulence caused by natural coastal features and manmade ocean structures, new research has shown......»»