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In a First, Drone Used to Collect Medical Samples from Rural Village
By Christopher Wanjek published
Drones can be used for the good of humankind, a new report shows.

May the Best Drone Win: Vehicles Race in First-Ever Liberty Cup
By Laura Geggel published
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.

Facebook's Internet-Delivery Drone Completes First Test Flight
By Kacey Deamer published
Facebook is testing a drone that can deliver internet access to remote areas of the world.

No, the US Isn't Using Vaccine-Laced M&Ms to Save Ferrets
By Kacey Deamer published
No candy for ferrets, but the FWS is giving peanut butter with the vaccine to prairie dogs, the main prey of ferrets.

In Photos: Mysterious, Giant Platform at Petra 'Hidden' in Plain Sight
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists investigate a massive and long-hidden structure at the ancient city of Petra.

How Can Drones Be Hacked? Let Us Count the Ways
By Kacey Deamer published
A computer security team at Johns Hopkins University has found multiple ways to gain control of the small flying machines.
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