This 18-rotor passenger drone could fly at the Paris Olympics
Volocopter recently tested its extraordinary 18-rotor passenger drone and says its wants to offer flight services at the Paris Olympics in 2024......»»
NASA tests 8-rotor Dragonfly drone destined for Titan
Dragonfly is set to become the first multi-rotor aircraft to fly on another celestial body when it reaches Saturn's largest moon, Titan, in 2034......»»
Manchester University claims huge drone record
The Giant Foamboard Quadcopter is a cardboard-like uncrewed drone measuring 6.4m corner to corner......»»
To find out how wildlife is doing, scientists try listening
A reedy pipe and a high-pitched trill duet against the backdrop of a low-pitched insect drone. Their symphony is the sound of a forest, and is monitored by scientists to gauge biodiversity......»»
NASA’s Mars drone just set another flight record
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has surpassed all expectations during its time on Mars and just recently it set a new flight record......»»
Enhancing the safety and efficacy of drone flights in polar regions
Collecting accurate weather data in remote and challenging environments like the polar regions and mountains can be extremely difficult. These areas often lack the infrastructure and resources needed for traditional weather stations, and the harsh we.....»»
Inside the Race to Crush Paris’ Bedbug Crisis
Humans are teaming up with dogs to eliminate the blood-sucking pests, but there's no overarching strategy, just eye-watering costs......»»
Bed bug outbreaks are real. Here"s what experts want you to know.
Bed bug infestations and invasions have been reported in places like Paris and Mexico City. Here are pictures and information about how they spread, prevention, and what to do if you find bed begs at home. Bed bugs, possessing mouths designed t.....»»
Bed Bugs and Influencers Spark Pest Panic in Paris. Here"s What You Need to Know
Media reports suggest an unprecedented outbreak of bed bugs in Paris, but experts aren’t so sure anything is out of the ordinary.....»»
Israel-Hamas war has X and its users swimming in sea of disinformation
Flooded with old videos and video game footage, X is a bad place to stay informed. Enlarge / Elon Musk at the Viva Tech fair in Paris, France, on Friday, June 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) In the wake of H.....»»
Newcastle vs PSG live stream: How to watch the game for free
Here's the best way to watch Champions League soccer action today, with Newcastle taking on Paris Saint-Germain......»»
Humane shows off its wearable AI pin at Paris Fashion Week
Humane has quietly teased its forthcoming AI Pin at Coperni's Parish fashion show, and will unveil it fully on November 9, 2023.The white version of the Humane Ai Pin being worn in Parish Fashion Week (source: Humane)For more than five years, Humane.....»»
Study finds climate policy alone cannot meaningfully reduce racial/economic disparities in air pollution exposure
Decarbonization of national economies will be key to achieving global net-zero emissions by 2050, a major stepping stone to the Paris Agreement's long-term goal of keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius (and ideally 1.5 C), and thereby a.....»»
The revisited mass of the Milky Way is much smaller than expectations from cosmology
Thanks to the latest Gaia satellite catalog from the European Space Agency (ESA), an international team led by astronomers from the Paris Observatory–PSL and the CNRS has achieved the most accurate measurement of the mass of the Milky Way. This stu.....»»
Government policies work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, analysis finds
Policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been effective, however more stringent regulations are needed to limit global warming to the Paris temperature goals, finds a new analysis by UCL researchers of international efforts to fight.....»»
Naming and shaming can be effective to get countries to act on climate, study shows
Enforcement is one of the biggest challenges to international cooperation on mitigating climate change in the Paris Agreement. The agreement has no formal enforcement mechanism; instead, it is designed to be transparent so countries that fail to meet.....»»
NASA’s amazing Mars helicopter just set a new flight record
NASA's Mars helicopter continues to impress. During its 59th flight on the distant planet, the drone-like machine achieved a new record......»»
"Lab-on-a-drone" sends science skyward to keep track of smelly air pollution
Polluted air can contribute to the development of asthma and other conditions, and the first step toward combating its effects is continuous, accurate monitoring. Most measurement devices are stationary, placed just feet above the ground, but contami.....»»
Electrifying vehicles in Chicago would save lives, reduce pollution inequities: Study
If the Chicago region replaced 30% of all on-road combustion-engine vehicles—including motorcycles, passenger cars and trucks, buses, refuse trucks and short- and long-haul trucks—with electric versions, it would annually save more than 1,000 liv.....»»
Musk shut off Starlink to prevent Ukraine attack on Russian ships, report says
New details on how Musk thwarted Ukraine's submarine drone attack near Crimea. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish seen on September 25, 2022, in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (credit: Getty Images |.....»»
FAA gives UPS’ drone delivery efforts a big boost
UPS' drone delivery ambitions have been given a significant boost following a key decision by the Federal Aviation Administration......»»