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Pentagon Wants to Cover Its Drones With Insects' Tiny Hairs


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For years, the military has turned to the birds and the bees for inspiration, churning out mechanical hummingbirds with flapping wings and living cyborg insects operated through remote controls. Now the Pentagon wants its mini-drones to have hairy wings and bug eyes, too. It'll help the tiny machines spy on -- and creep out -- any enemies, military researchers promise. Read More ...

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