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Other Jun 19, 2016

Few Utah police report drone use, cite tough FAA regulations

Law enforcement agencies have touted drones as a powerful new tool for searches and investigations, but police in Utah report they've stopped using the devices after getting bogged down by federal regulations.

Engineering Jun 10, 2016

How might drone racing drive innovation?

Over the past 15 years, drones have progressed from laboratory demonstrations to widely available toys. Technological improvements have brought ever-smaller components required for flight stabilization and control, as well ...

Plants & Animals May 19, 2016

How is rattlesnake venom like fine wine? Both have regional varieties

If you're a rattlesnake, you want to bring the right weapon to a squirrel fight.

Space Exploration Apr 28, 2016

India gets homegrown satellite navigation system

India on Thursday took the final step towards completing its own satellite navigation system, a development heralded by the prime minister as making the nation self-reliant in the field of space-based positioning.

Archaeology Apr 20, 2016

Replica of 5,000-year-old 'Iceman' made on 3D printer

Scientists presented Wednesday a life-sized copy, made using a 3D printer, of Oetzi the mummified 5,000-year-old "iceman" found in the Alps 25 years ago.

Energy & Green Tech Apr 20, 2016

El Hierro, the Spanish island vying for 100% clean energy

Pines and pineapples vie for space on El Hierro, a tiny rugged Canary island that has gone all out to produce all its electricity from renewables, attracting global attention in the process.

Plants & Animals Apr 15, 2016

What prairie dogs tell us about the effects of noise pollution

In today's busy online world, our brain's are constantly stimulated by an onslaught of information. When faced with distractions such as ringing phones, noisy colleagues and floods of incoming emails, focusing on a complex ...

Engineering Apr 5, 2016

How drones can improve scientific research in the field

Drones – and promises about drones – seem ubiquitous these days. And some of what we associate with drones comes with varying degrees of scariness.

Plants & Animals Mar 31, 2016

Bat-killing disease found in Washington state, first in West

A fungal disease that has killed millions of bats nationwide has spread to Washington state, the first time white-nose syndrome has turned up in the western United States, federal wildlife officials said Thursday.

Ecology Mar 25, 2016

Beaver Hills area named UNESCO biosphere reserve

An ecologically rich area of Alberta that is home to a University of Alberta research station and fertile ground for dozens of researchers over the years has won international recognition.

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