The sheer density of the rainforests in Australia's far-north creates a slight problem for local conservationists. With incursions by invasive plants posing a threat to the native flora, ...

Namco Bandai subsidiary CCP toys has launched its Nano-Falcon remote-controlled helicopter toy, which it claims is the world's smallest. The Nano-Falcon, which is designed for indoor flight, has a ...

A rainforest is one of the worst places to wonder around, due to high temperatures, humidity and all sort of bugs and wildlife that surrounds you. The problem was that someone had to enter these ...

In the aftermath of an earthquake or chemical incident, every minute counts: the rescue team has to quickly gain an overview. Mini helicopters can help in future, investigating collapsed buildings ...

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With funding from the National Science Foundation, a team from USF’s Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue (CRASAR) will return to sites in Hurricane Katrina’s destructive path. Armed with the ...