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Dolphins to Drones: Beat It, Bozo

Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are fast becoming a popular tool for studying marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, and dugongs. But little is known about how these vehicles are affecting their study subjects. New research suggests drones can stress … Continue reading

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Drones could do more to help farmers, with help from Congress and the FAA

Being a farmer has never been easy, but in recent years the challenges have been increasing. Between droughts, trade tensions, and economic pressures, the agriculture industry needs a way of adapting to a changing landscape. The solution could come from … Continue reading

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NRC Decision Leaves U.S. Nuclear Plants Vulnerable to Terrorist Drones

After a two-year review, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has declined to require owners of U.S. nuclear power reactors and some nuclear material processing plants to defend against unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones. As a result, commercial nuclear … Continue reading

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The U.S. Interior Department Has Grounded Its Fleet of 800 Drones, Fearing Chinese Surveillance

On Wednesday, the Department of the Interior (DOI) grounded nearly its entire fleet of drones fearing the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are mostly made in China, might pose a threat to U.S. national security. The DOI, which is responsible … Continue reading

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