Snapchat"s flying selfie drone
The company behind Snapchat and Spectacles is now selling a drone camera named Pixy......»»
Scientists develop a unique approach to conserve the monarch butterfly
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus L.) is one of the most widely popular butterfly species in North America. We are accustomed to seeing its beautiful orange wings with black-veined outlines flying in gardens and wildflower fields during the sum.....»»
Flying"s never been safer, says MIT study
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people—but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade......»»
Drone flights and 3D scans: Scientist uses cutting-edge tech to protect Madagascar"s vulnerable forests
In a new study published today in the journal Plants, People, Planet, scientist Jenny Williams from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlights how the use of drones can help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestati.....»»
Russian Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopter Engaged In Mid-Air By Ukrainian Drone
Russian Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopter Engaged In Mid-Air By Ukrainian Drone.....»»
My insurance company spied on my house with a drone. Then the real nightmare began.
My insurance company spied on my house with a drone. Then the real nightmare began......»»
Giant prehistoric flying reptile took off using similar method to bats, study finds
Findings of a study, published in PeerJ, provide new insights into how pterosaurs managed to take flight despite reaching sizes far larger than modern animals. The research sheds new light on the flight initiating jumping ability of these animals, so.....»»
Modern aircraft emit less carbon than older aircraft, but their contrails may do more environmental harm
Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lived planet-warming contrails than older aircraft, a new study has found......»»
"Current" events: Scientists devise a new way to measure river flows
A team of scientists and engineers at NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has collaborated to see if a small piloted drone, equipped with a specialized payload, could help create detailed maps of how fast water is flowing. Rivers supply fresh.....»»
Big-time Apple deals today: Apple Watch Ultra 2, M3 MacBook Air $850, M3 MacBook Pro $600 off, AirPods Max, more
Monday is here and the back to school Apple deals are seriously flying now. Alongside the return of Prime Day pricing on just about every Apple Watch Ultra 2 configuration down at $700, Amazon has brought back the best prices ever across the new M3 M.....»»
Airlines are flying blind on third-party risks
The aviation industry has traditionally focused on physical security threats, but recent revelations about risks on Boeing‘s supply chain have spotlighted the critical need to measure and mitigate supply chain risk, according to SecurityScoreca.....»»
Today’s deals: $179 AirPods Pro 2, $40 foldable camera drone, $899 M3 MacBook Air, $16 wireless charger, more
Tuesday’s top deals include deep discounts on so many different best sellers. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are back down to $179.99, which is within $10 … The post Today’s deals: $179 AirPods Pro 2, $40 foldable camera drone, $899 M3.....»»
What science communicators could learn from marketing professionals
The new romantic comedy "Fly me to the Moon" tells the story of how, in the run up to the Apollo 11 mission, NASA hired a high-flying marketing specialist to bolster public support......»»
From selfie injuries to viral stunts, social media can be risky for children. Could a ban help?
Australia is one of several countries currently considering a social media ban for children. Nationally, there are calls to raise the age a young person can legally use social media from 13 to 16, while South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas is l.....»»
Paris Olympics: Canada"s soccer drone scandal highlights the need for ethics education
The Canadian women's soccer team has become the center of controversy after reports from the 2024 Paris Olympics revealed the team used a drone to observe the New Zealand soccer team's training sessions. That has led to New Zealand's team lodging a f.....»»
NASA nears decision on what to do with Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft
Boeing won't start flying operational crew missions with Starliner until a year from now. Enlarge / Boeing's Strainer spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station in this picture taken July 3. (credit: NASA).....»»
Bat evolution study supports gliding-to-flying hypothesis
In new research published in PeerJ, researchers from the University of Washington, University of Texas at Austin and Oregon Institute of Technology, led by undergraduate student Abby Burtner, have advanced our understanding of the evolutionary origin.....»»
Soccer team’s drone at center of Paris Olympics spying scandal
The Canadian women's soccer team has been accused of using a drone to spy on the training sessions of an upcoming opponent at the Paris Olympics......»»
New Zealand “deeply shocked” after Canada drone-spied on its Olympic practices—twice
Two Canadians have already been sent home over the incident. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) On July 22, the New Zealand women's football (soccer) team was training in Saint-Étienne, France, for its upcom.....»»
A Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s butt right now
Nearly every flight in the U.S. is grounded right now following error that’s affecting everything from travel to mobile ordering at Starbucks — but not Southwest Airlines flights. Southwest is still flying high, unaffected by the outage t.....»»
Researchers build ultralight drone that flies with onboard solar
Bizarre design uses a solar-powered motor that's optimized for weight. Enlarge / The CoulombFly doing its thing. (credit: Nature) On Wednesday, researchers reported that they had developed a drone they're calling the Cou.....»»