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Ukraine’s morale remains high, despite months of bombardment and drone strikes.
The use of unmanned aircraft by both sides has massively increased, changing the nature of the air war.
From building planning to heritage restoration and advance surveillance, drones are set to change the face of our cities – here’s how.
Drones have great potential for carrying out important tasks that are just too hard for humans; delivering fast food isn’t one of them.
From space to the outback, meteorite-tracking tools are building the knowledge we need to prepare for a future asteroid impact.
Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
Iran has showcased these new weapons, with deadly result, in Yemen and Lebanon.
Discerning whether that dark splodge in the water is a shark or just, say, seaweed isn’t always straightforward. In reasonable conditions, drone pilots get it right only 60% of the time.
In a few Australian suburbs, a cup of coffee or toothpaste can now arrive via the air. But that doesn’t mean drones are going to be widespread – for now.
Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
‘Kamikaze’ drones allow Russia to target Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, but they are unlikely to make a big difference to the outcome of the war.
Iran has a growing role in the Ukraine war, helping Russia augment its dwindling weapons supplies. That may help Russia, but it also serves Iran’s national interests.
Potholes have appeared seemingly everywhere after the intense rains. They’re annoying and expensive to fix. But there may be a better way.
Drones can be used to collect gas samples from active volcanoes, where it is too dangerous for researchers. This data can be then used to predict the frequency and severity of eruptions.
There’s an unexpected beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Plans for a drone superhighway could change our skies.
New weapons will require new rules of war – but there is little appetite for regulation.
International and Australian laws need to be updated to cope with the newest drug-trafficking technique threatening maritime security: remote-controlled narco-drones.
From discovering hidden populations of vulnerable newts to dropping “seed bombs”, two new research papers show how genomics and drones help restore threatened ecosystems.
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Professor of Applied Ethics and Director, Security and Risk Research, University of Portsmouth
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Professor in Robotics, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, National University of Singapore
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Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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Chair in Science Communication & Future Media, University of Salford
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Senior Lecturer in Design (People, Places, Products), Lancaster University
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Professor of AI at UNSW, Research Group Leader, UNSW Sydney
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Emeritus Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
