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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
London politics
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Steve Backshall comes face-to-face with killer whales in Cornwall

Steve Backshall encountered two of the UK's last resident killer whales off Cornwall, marking a significant wildlife moment.
Science
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

See the first stunning images of a massive coral reef that has lain hidden for decades

A newly discovered coral colony off Argentina's coast is rich in life and requires protection from environmental changes.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany: Hope fades for stranded humpback whale's survival

Authorities have established a restricted zone around a stranded whale, allowing it to die peacefully after exhausting all rescue efforts.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Longnose spurdog sharks, locally known as kalb al-bahr, are sold on Libyan fish markets. Fishermen catch them even though they are carrying eggs, driven by economic necessity.
World news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Royal Navy fits ship with minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
#drones
fromFortune
1 week ago
European startups

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Chinese University Announces 30-Story "Artificial Island" for Marine Research Purposes

China is constructing the largest semi-submersible research platform, the Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility, to enhance marine research capabilities.
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

DJI Avata 360 drone is here to shoot 360-degree 8K HDR video at 60fps

The Avata 360 comes with different lenses that you can use, of which one is the 360-degree lens with 1-inch equivalent sensors. This can also take 120MP photos.
Gadgets
Photography
fromEngadget
1 week ago

DJI Avata 360 drone review: 360 video hits new highs

The Avata 360 offers advanced features like 360 video and subject tracking, but sacrifices some video quality compared to competitors.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
#humpback-whale
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

TerraScout brings robot agronomic scouting to the farm

TerraClear's TerraScout autonomous robot uses AI-powered cameras to scan fields at millimeter resolution, identifying weeds and crop issues to provide data-driven scouting insights for farmers.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Gecko Robotics lands the largest U.S. Navy robotics deal yet | TechCrunch

Gecko Robotics secured a $54 million initial Navy contract to deploy inspection robots and sensors across 18 Pacific Fleet ships, creating digital twins to optimize maintenance and improve fleet readiness to 80% by 2027.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scientists film whale giving birth while other whales work together to help her

Scientists filmed a sperm whale giving birth, showcasing intergenerational and unrelated female support during the rare event.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Thousands of Chinese Ships Form Strange Shape in Ocean

Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels have formed unusually organized geometric formations in the East China Sea, raising concerns about potential military coordination and naval drills.
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

Cheap Drones, Expensive Consequences: The New Economics of War

For most of the twentieth century, airpower was one of the most costly components of military strength. Fighter jets, strategic bombers, and advanced missile systems necessitated massive financial investments, highly skilled personnel, and sophisticated logistical support networks. Only great military forces had the ability to sustain these capabilities.
World politics
Venture
fromPrivacy International
4 weeks ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Royal Navy races to arm ships against drone threat

The RFI calls for a "rapidly procured and installable Counter UAS (unmanned aircraft system) capability" that is "suitable for maritime platforms to detect, track, identify, and defeat airborne threats." Project TALON will combine a mix of "effectors" both kinetic and non-kinetic to counter the threats posed by the proliferation of drones, and is intended to complement current complex missile-based systems.
London startup
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

In rare sightings, scientists spot blue whales in waters off Martha's Vineyard

New England Aquarium scientists documented blue whales in southern New England waters for the first time, spotting multiple whales in different locations within 24 hours.
Pets
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Meet the New England Aquarium's viral seal and his rubber duckie pal

A harbor seal named Reggae at the New England Aquarium became viral by interacting with a rubber duck, demonstrating harbor seals' intelligence and curiosity through cognitive enrichment activities.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UK sending warship and helicopters with counter-drone capabilities to Cyprus after drone strike

Israel ordered evacuations of southern Lebanese towns and parts of Beirut following escalated military operations and Hezbollah rocket attacks.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Drone that hit RAF Akrotiri shows 'Iranian and Russian hallmarks' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The drone, launched from Lebanon by an Iranian-backed group, was found to contain a Kometa-B navigation system, which highlights Moscow's collaboration with Tehran on drone technology. Analysts say the wreckage recovered by British intelligence signals a new and dangerous phase of drone warfare targeting UK forces.
World news
Environment
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Efforts Grow to Ban Octopus Farming

Mexico's Ecologist Green Party proposed legislation to ban octopus factory farming, citing the animals' tool-use capabilities, potential consciousness, and high mortality rates in captivity.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? | TechCrunch

Aikido plans to deploy submerged data centers powered by offshore wind turbines to address AI infrastructure power demands and cooling challenges.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Rare footage captures a 'glass' animal deep in Monterey Bay

We've documented sightings of glass squids to better understand the remarkable transformations they undergo from hatchlings to adults. This new observation, captured in ultra high-resolution 4K, allowed us to zoom in on a juvenile likely no bigger than a baby carrot and reveal more details than we have been able to see before.
OMG science
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Exploding drone boats have entered the Iran fight. Oman says one hit a tanker in a fatal blow.

An unmanned drone boat attacked an oil tanker off Oman's coast, causing an explosion that killed one crew member and damaged the vessel.
Science
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers

Offshore wind-powered underwater data centers offer a practical alternative to space-based solutions, combining renewable energy generation and natural seawater cooling.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Royal Navy launches crewless helicopter to track submarines - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Royal Navy said on Friday that they have launched a new full size crewless helicopter which is designed to track submarines and will undertake missions in the North Atlantic. Since Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale war in Ukraine the defence industry has been remodelled as most European government's have increased military spending. The helicopter named "Proteus" has completed a test flight and was part of a £60 million programme,
Tech industry
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

World's first hydrogen-powered surveillance drone enters combat duty with Ukrainian Defense Forces - Yanko Design

Hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles are not a new concept. Drones running on hydrogen fuel have been in experimental forms for over a decade, but this is for the first time, a drone has been fully designed and deployed on full-scale combat duty in an active war zone. The drone is a hybrid version of the Raybird USA developed by Skyeton and is deployed with the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Design
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Meet the merpeople: Once I put the tail on, my life was changed forever'

Mermaiding has become a global industry requiring trained free-diving performance, bespoke costume-making, formal instruction, international retreats, and career opportunities for professionals and hobbyists.
fromEngadget
11 months ago

The best drone for 2026

Today's models are compact, increasingly affordable and capable of capturing sharp aerial photos and video with minimal effort. Whether you're curious about flying for the first time or looking to upgrade to a more advanced camera drone, the options available in 2026 are broader and more approachable than ever.Entry-level drones now offer features like GPS-assisted flight, return-to-home safety systems and automated shooting modes that take much of the stress out of learning to fly.
Photography
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Helicopter drone for Royal Navy makes first autonomous fligh

Royal Navy completed the first flight of Proteus, an autonomous helicopter derived from the AW09 to operate from ships for cargo and anti-submarine missions.
fromNature
2 months ago

What my cave stay taught me about sensors

To capture the biological impact of this extreme environment, I used a comprehensive suite of sensors and biomarker analyses. I wore a wireless electroencephalograph (EEG) system to monitor brain activity, sleep stages and neural signatures of stress and adaptation; the Oura Ring to continuously track sleep patterns, heart-rate variability and circadian-rhythm shifts; and the glucose monitor to follow metabolic responses in real time.
Wearables
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane | TechCrunch

Oshen builds swarms of autonomous micro-robots that collect ocean data and can survive 100 days, created after identifying insufficient ocean condition data.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After the reveal of Sikorsky's pilotless Black Hawk, European rival Leonardo just flew its new uncrewed helicopter design

Leonardo's Proteus completed a maiden flight as a full-size autonomous helicopter demonstrator intended for trials, experimentation, and testing alongside crewed platforms.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Government upgrades drones to catch illegal dumpers

The UK is deploying drones, LIDAR and vehicle-screening tools and increasing enforcement funding to combat organized illegal waste dumping and fly-tipping.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots | TechCrunch

Apeiron Labs builds low-cost autonomous underwater vehicles that sample subsurface temperature, salinity, and acoustics, aiming to close ocean data gaps; raised $9.5M.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
#drone-hacking
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Deep-sea robots will search for source of mysterious 'dark oxygen'

Oxygen has been detected 4,000 metres deep in the Pacific, prompting funded investigations with specialized landers and lab experiments to determine its source.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Asia's biggest aviation event shows how the counter-drone craze is taking hold

Global militaries increasingly prioritize counter-drone systems as drones become affordable, versatile threats prompting diverse detection and neutralization technologies at major defense events.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US military says it shot down an Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

A US fighter shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea to protect the carrier and crew.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global Ocean

Floating algae blooms have increased globally since about 2008–2010, driven by warming oceans, changing currents, and nutrient pollution, with coastal ecological and economic harms.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep

A 3–4 meter sleeper shark was filmed 490 meters deep inside the Antarctic (Southern) Ocean, overturning assumptions that sharks do not occur that far south.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Who is financing deep-sea mining?

Major financial institutions have invested at least $684 million in companies linked to deep-sea mining despite public pledges not to finance the activity.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Chinese fishing boats have been making some unusual moves lately in the East China Sea, satellite images and shipping data show

Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels formed coordinated lines in the East China Sea, likely reflecting activity by China's Maritime Militia.
Science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt

An autonomous microrobot measuring 200 by 300 by 50 micrometers senses, decides, swims in water, operates without external control, and costs about one cent each.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Moment Western Australian divers surface to see their boat had disappeared caught in footage

Two divers became stranded when their anchored boat drifted away off Mindarie, Western Australia, but they were rescued and later recovered and re-anchored the boat.
fromNature
2 months ago

Floating science stations: my month on a research vessel looking after buoys

In this photo, I'm preparing drifting buoys for deployment. This was my main responsibility aboard the RV Falkor (too), during a 27-day research expedition in October 2025 exploring the Malvinas Current, an ocean current that runs alongside Argentina. The expedition included biologists, geologists and physical oceanographers such as myself; I'm a PhD candidate at the Sea and Atmosphere Research Center (CIMA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Science
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France launches its first ocean-bottom floats

France deployed two deep-diving Argo floats to measure ocean currents and global warming to 6,000-meter depths.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How a rescue attempt of a whale in the Thames brought millions together

Rescuers attempted to save a northern bottlenose whale stranded in the River Thames, facing crowds, media interference, and lasting psychological trauma.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

California diver documents close encounter with lacy, undulating sea creature far from home

It looked like the silvery blade of a knife. Peering through his goggles, diver Ted Judah had laid eyes on a deep-sea creature rarely encountered by humans. He and wife Linda were diving off McAbee Beach in Monterey County in late December when, near the surface, he spotted the undulating thing. It was some kind of ribbon fish, he wrote in a post on the Facebook group Monterey County Dive Reports. Kevin Lewand solved the mystery.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

How new AI technology is helping detect and prevent wildfires

Wildfire prevention has traditionally relied on blunt tools, such as rigid inspection cycles and emergency power shutoffs. Now a new generation of technology start-ups is pitching a more targeted approach: using artificial intelligence to help utility companies decide what to inspectand where to intervenebefore a spark becomes a blaze. The stakes are rising. In 2025 more than 77,000 wildfires were reported in the U.S.significantly more than the past decade's averageand burned more than five million acres.
Environment
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Ultimate camouflage tech mimics octopus in scientific first

Synthetic thin-film skin mimics natural camouflage by independently controlling texture and color via electron-beam patterning, water-induced swelling, and optical gold layers.
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