Swarming Drones Autonomously Navigate a Dense Forest
Chinese researchers show off a swarm of drones collectively navigating a dense forest they've never encountered. TechCrunch reports: Researchers at Zheijang University in Hangzhou have succeeded, however, with a 10-strong drone swarm smart enough to.....»»
Marvel’s Midnight Suns review: Detailed superhero RPG goes the extra mile
Marvel's Midnight Suns is a dense 40-plus-hour superhero RPG with very engaging card-based tactical fights......»»
Climate"s toll on trees threatens the sound of music
Stroking a tiny spruce sapling, Swiss forest ranger Francois Villard fears the tree will not withstand global warming and live to a ripe old age like its ancestors......»»
Panama confronts illegal trafficking of animals
In a tropical forest beside the Panama Canal, two black-handed spider monkeys swing about their wire enclosure, balanced by their long tails. They arrived at this government rehabilitation center after environmental authorities seized them from peopl.....»»
The U.S. Military Wants To Power Bases With A Flying Chain Of Laser Drones
The U.S. military is exploring the idea of using drones to deliver power to forward operating bases rather than relying on diesel generators. The U.S. military is ex.....»»
Kensington"s new SlimBlade Pro Trackball is ergonomic & ambidextrous
Kensington's new SlimBlade Pro Trackball provides users with an ergonomic way to navigate their Mac or another computer.Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackballThe plug-and-play SlimBlade Pro offers connectivity through Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, or a wir.....»»
Jabra Cyber Monday deals 2022: Elite 85t, Elite 7, more
Have you been following our Cyber Monday coverage this year? If so, you probably know which earbuds deals our readers have been swarming to buy. That’s right, we’re talking about AirPods Pro 2, which are somehow on sale for just $199! App.....»»
A Burned Redwood Forest Tells a Story of Climate Change, Past, Present and Future
From the ashes of the giants of Big Basin Redwoods State Park arise a history of fire suppression and real questions about what happens to the forests in a drought-stricken West Coast going forward......»»
How satellites, radar and drones are tracking meteorites and aiding Earth"s asteroid defense
On July 31, 2013 a constellation of US defense satellites saw a streak of light over South Australia as a rock from outer space burned through Earth's atmosphere on its way to crash into the ground below......»»
Animals are key to restoring the world"s forests, long-term data set reveals
As UN climate talks close in Egypt and biodiversity talks begin in Montreal, attention is on forest restoration as a solution to the twin issues roiling our planet. Forests soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide and simultaneously create habitat for orga.....»»
Machine learning tools autonomously classify 1,000 supernovae
Astronomers at Caltech have used a machine learning algorithm to classify 1,000 supernovae completely autonomously. The algorithm was applied to data captured by the Zwicky Transient Facility, or ZTF, a sky survey instrument based at Caltech's Paloma.....»»
Do Chimps Share Cool Stuff Just for Fun? Uganda Forest Study Provides a Hint That They Might
Could a sighting by researchers in Uganda’s Kibale National Park be a clue that chimps share just for the sake of sharing?.....»»
Public views drone strikes with other countries" support as most legitimate
As the military use of aerial drones in Ukraine and other global battlefields increases, a first-of-its kind survey reveals that Americans consider tactical strikes, used with the consent of other nations, to be the most morally legitimate or appropr.....»»
These fireball-dropping drones are on the frontlines of wildfire prevention
As US wildfires have grown larger and deadlier in recent years, one company is using drones and fire-starting "dragon eggs" to help prevent extreme blazes and save firefighters' lives......»»
Synchrony with chaos: Blinking lights of a firefly swarm embody in nature what mathematics predicted
Imagine an old-growth forest in the fading light of a summer evening. As the last of the sun's rays disappear beneath the horizon, a tiny flash catches your eye......»»
Six years after "the Blob" in the Santa Barbara Channel, researchers find lasting effects in the kelp forest
The nearshore rocky reefs of the Santa Barbara Channel are dynamic places, with populations of fish, mollusks, algae and other assorted sea life shifting in response to currents, storms and a variety of other conditions. They wax and wane, typically.....»»
Tomzon foldable 4K camera drone is $30 off in this early Black Friday deal
Quadcopter drones are great, but they can also be quite expensive. That’s why you definitely need to check out the best Tomzon drone deal on Amazon right now. Finding a good quadcopter that won’t break the bank can be a daunting task. Eve.....»»
Warmer temperatures are linked to mismatch among forest plants
Many plants are responding to a warming climate by leafing out and flowering earlier in the spring. However, mismatches may occur when species respond at different rates, leading to disruptions in ecological relationships......»»
Researchers use random numbers to precisely describe the warm dense hydrogen found in some planet interiors
Discovering the properties of quantum systems that are made of many interacting particles is still a huge challenge. While the underlying mathematical equations have been long known, they are too complex to be solved in practice. Breaking that barrie.....»»
"Devastatingly cute" bats look for bugs in forest clearings and corridors
Forest managers cut down trees, but their ultimate goal is to keep forests healthy and growing. Bats might help with that, according to recent University of Illinois research, thanks to their appetite for bugs that could otherwise destroy tree seedli.....»»
Fort McKay: where Canada"s boreal forest gave way to oil sands
The acrid stench of gasoline permeates the air. And the soot coats everything in sight: the trees, the bushes, even the snow in winter. And all day long, explosions send the birds soaring to safety......»»