From Drone Swarms to Tree Batteries, New Tech Is Revolutionizing Ecology and Conservation

From Drone Swarms to Tree Batteries, New Tech Is Revolutionizing Ecology and Conservation

“Understanding Earth’s species and ecosystems is a monumentally challenging scientific pursuit. But with the planet in the grip of its sixth mass extinction event, it has never been a more pressing priority.

To unlock nature’s secrets, ecologists turn to a variety of scientific instruments and tools. Sometimes we even repurpose household items, with eyebrow-raising results—whether it’s using a tea strainer to house ants, or tackling botfly larvae with a well-aimed dab of nail polish.

But there are many more high-tech options becoming available for studying the natural world. In fact, ecology is on the cusp of a revolution, with new and emerging technologies opening up new possibilities for insights into nature and applications for conserving biodiversity…”

https://singularityhub.com/2018/05/11/from-drone-swarms-to-tree-batteries-new-tech-is-revolutionizing-ecology-and-conservation/

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https://singularityhub.com/2018/05/11/from-drone-swarms-to-tree-batteries-new-tech-is-revolutionizing-ecology-and-conservation/