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New 'Science Comics' Books Tackle Sharks, Brains, Drones and More

By Mindy Weisberger published 16 November 16

A series of graphic non-fiction books is proving that comics are terrific for telling stories about science.

Sharks

'Firework' Drones Swarm the Sky, Setting New World Record

By Kacey Deamer published 9 November 16

The fleet set a new Guinness World Record for most the most UAVs airborne simultaneously.

Electronics

Interpretation of where an ancient sites might be in an aerial drone photo taken in the Le Pianelle area.

Ancient Cult Site in Rugged Mountains Revealed with Drones

By Charles Q. Choi published 21 September 16

Using small drones, archaeologists have revealed details about an ancient cultic settlement in the Apennine Mountains of Italy.

Archaeology

DARPA's 'Aerial Dragnet' Will Monitor Drones in Cities

By Kacey Deamer published 21 September 16

A drone to watch the other drones?

Tech

In Photos: Watch an Eagle Take Down a Drone

By Mindy Weisberger published 19 September 16

Trained eagles attack drones head-on and talons-first.

Birds

These Eagles Snatch Hostile Drones from the Sky

By Mindy Weisberger published 15 September 16

The newest additions to the Dutch National Police (DNP) are North American "immigrants": bald eagles that are specially trained to take down airborne drones.

Warfare

A drone takes off from a remote village in Madagascar.

Photos: For the First Time, a Drone Carried Blood Samples from a Remote Village

By Live Science Staff published 12 August 16

Drones are now delivering on the promise of bringing better health care to remote corners of the world.

Heart & Circulation

In a First, Drone Used to Collect Medical Samples from Rural Village

By Christopher Wanjek published 12 August 16

Drones can be used for the good of humankind, a new report shows.

Health

May the Best Drone Win: Vehicles Race in First-Ever Liberty Cup

By Laura Geggel published 5 August 16

Drone racing, a cross between Formula 1 (F1) auto competitions and a real-life wireless Nintendo game, is poised to become the next big sport — with a high-tech twist.

Tech