New technology doesn't have to widen the digital divide. Drones and robots could help the global south take charge of its resources if they're used with local needs in mind.

Viviana Laperchia 17 Sep 2018

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Environment and Natural Resource Security

Seen from the air, the dry summer reveals an ancient harvest of archaeological finds

The summer heatwave has revealed archaeological sites previously unseen in the UK.

Peter Halkon · The Conversation 23 Aug 2018

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Japan

From drones to health data, how Japan can power ahead

Tokyo aims to be the first mega city in the world to allow drones to carry out deliveries.

Jeff Merritt, Genya Dana, Timothy Reuter, and Jenny Soffel 02 Jul 2018

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Drones

We must regulate drones, to democratize the sky for humanity

To create a future of free flight, we must create interoperable, replicable, inclusive, and traceable oversight that enables innovation while mitigating risk.

Harrison Wolf 26 Jun 2018

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Environment and Natural Resource Security

The latest weapons in the fight against ocean plastic? Drones and an algorithm

A staggering amount of plastic debris is flowing into our oceans. This citizen-science project aims to map the extent of the problem using drones and machine learning.

Briony Harris 12 Jun 2018

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Drones

Why we need to go back to the drawing board when it comes to regulating drones

With unmanned aerial vehicles soaring in popularity, a one size fits all approach may not be enough to regulate them.

Harrison Wolf · Business Insider 27 Mar 2018

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Future of Mobility

Delivering packages with drones may benefit the environment

Reducing the need for trucking by delivering some packages with electric drones could save fuel, and potentially carbon emissions.

Joshuah Stolaroff and Constantine Samaras · The Conversation 16 Feb 2018

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Aerospace

Flying cars are closer than you think

Electric aeroplanes, flying cars, drones and supersonic jets will transform the way we travel

Janson Wigo 07 Dec 2017

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Drones

Drones are now being used in the battle against malaria

Drone technology is being used to map out mosquito habitats and battle malaria.

Andy Hardy · The Conversation 28 Nov 2017

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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

A glimpse into the future of autonomous systems

How close are we to having completely autonomous systems? How will autonomous vehicles and drones integrate in our lives? Will we allow "killer robots" to be developed?

Rigas Hadzilacos and Mary Cummings 22 Mar 2017