How bats pick out their own calls when flying in enormous swarms
5 June 2024
Researchers trained a hawk outfitted with microphones to fly through a swarm of 600,000 bats, revealing how they can hear their own voice in a crowd
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Found 515 results for drones
Glasses coated in lithium could let us see in the dark
5 June 2024
A film made of lithium niobate and gratings of silicon dioxide converts infrared light into visible light better than the other leading compound, potentially allowing nighttime vision
Cameras inspired by insect eyes could give robots a wider view
15 May 2024
Artificial compound eyes made without the need for expensive and precise lenses could provide cheap visual sensors for robots and driverless cars
Sperm whale clicks could be the closest thing to a human language yet
7 May 2024
An analysis of thousands of exchanges between sperm whales suggests they combine short click patterns into longer sequences that could convey a wide range of meanings
Ancient people carved mysterious symbols near dinosaur footprints
26 March 2024
A unique site in Brazil features rock carvings closely associated with dinosaur tracks, suggesting prehistoric people saw the footprints as meaningful
Is the truth out there? Yes, but it doesn't involve aliens
20 March 2024
A recent paper packed with delightful acronyms digs into where people report having seen UFOs, but finds no evidence of alien visitors, says Annalee Newitz
Flying drone can roll on the ground to save energy over long distances
20 March 2024
Researchers claim to have combined the benefits of rolling robots with those of flying drones by creating a device that rotates along the ground but hops over obstacles
Russia’s space weapon: Is it nuclear and does it pose a threat?
15 February 2024
US officials have warned of a new international security threat – a mysterious Russian space weapon that may possess nuclear capabilities. Here’s what you need to know
Ukraine will spoof GPS across the country to stop Russian drones
2 February 2024
A nationwide electronic warfare system called Pokrova can disrupt satellite navigation – Ukraine may already be using it to prevent strikes by Russian drones and missiles, but doing so will also affect satnavs in the country
The Ingenuity helicopter’s Mars mission is over, but it left a legacy
30 January 2024
After nearly three years of exploring Mars, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has taken its final flight – but its astounding performance is a good sign for future drones on other worlds
