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......»»
Olympic Training Centers Are Using Big Data and AI to Give Team USA an Edge in Paris
"Big data" and artificial intelligence are changing how elite American athletes train for the biggest competition in the world......»»
Is the Paris Olympics’ Swimming Pool ‘Slow’? Let’s Dive into the Math
Controversy surrounds whether the Olympic pool in the Paris La Défense Arena is not deep enough and slows swimmers. Is this contention true?.....»»
Olympic Athletes Allowed to Compete while COVID-Positive
Several athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have come down with COVID, but they are still allowed to compete.....»»
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.....»»
Romanian PM to boycott Olympics" closing ceremony after "scandalous situation" in gymnastics ruling
Romanian PM to boycott Olympics" closing ceremony after "scandalous situation" in gymnastics ruling.....»»
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......»»
Tahiti"s rahui tradition has helped revive ecosystems—including near the Olympics surfing venue
During their days on Tahiti's turquoise ocean some years ago, fishers noticed their catches—and the fish inside—were getting smaller......»»
Is Paris 2024 really achieving its goals for gender equality?
The Paris Olympics has proudly proclaimed to be the first games in 128 years to offer gender equality......»»
Public Health Experts Want Coca-Cola and the Olympics to Break Up
Scientists, activists, and ordinary petitioners want the Olympics to break with Coca-Cola, comparing it to the tobacco companies that long sponsored the Games. They aren’t holding their breath......»»
How to watch USA vs Brazil men’s basketball at Olympics
After a perfect showing in group play, Team USA will take on Brazil in the quarterfinals of the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics today. While the Americans unsurprisingly steam-rolled through their first three games, Brazil went.....»»
Misinformation, abuse and injustice: Breaking down the Olympic boxing firestorm
In a preliminary women's under 66kg boxing match at the Paris Olympics last week between Algerian Imane Khelif and Italian Angela Carini, a powerful punch to the face resulted in Carini withdrawing after 46 seconds......»»
Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems
As the Olympic torch was carried toward Paris for the 2024 Summer Games, flames of another kind were causing concern for the city's security chiefs. On the eve of the July 26 opening ceremony, a series of arson attacks disrupted travel into the capit.....»»
"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.....»»
No, the Seine Cleanup Wasn’t a Failure
The goal of the Seine-cleansing project is to produce swimmable conditions for the people of Paris for years to come—the Olympics was just a milestone in getting there......»»
Girl skateboarders love the sport—but risk sexual harassment and being labeled "posers"
When Sky Brown won the bronze medal in women's skateboarding at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she became Great Britain's youngest ever medalist. More young women than ever are choosing to take up the sport, but are still significantly outnumbered by young.....»»
How to watch USA vs Japan women’s soccer at Olympics
After dominating Group B with three wins in three matches, the United States Women’s National Team is set to take on Japan in the quarterfinals of the Olympics women’s soccer tournament this morning. The match is starting soon, at 9:00 a......»»
What’s new on Peacock in August 2024
Peacock's August 2024 lineup includes The Fall Guy, The Bikeriders, Bel-Air season 3, Mr. Throwback, wall-to-wall coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and more......»»
Tom Cruise preparing for dangerous stunt at the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Tom Cruise is ready to defy the odds with a jaw-dropping stunt at the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics......»»
Can the Olympics survive the climate crisis?
The 2024 Olympic Games opened on the same week Earth recorded its hottest day ever......»»