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Tag: Technology

Grand Forks drones attracting international attention

Dan Gunderson May 16, 2013, 2:05 PM May 16, 2013

The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department’s use of small unmanned aircraft is attracting journalists from around the world.

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Unmanned aircraft mission advances in Grand Forks

Dan Gunderson August 9, 2012, 1:45 PM Aug 9, 2012

The Air Force launched it’s first Global Hawk unmanned aircraft from the Grand Forks airbase this week.

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Congress questions domestic use of drones

Dan Gunderson July 19, 2012, 4:26 PM Jul 19, 2012

Members of Congress are asking questions this week about domestic use of unmanned aircraft systems.

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FAA approves restricted airspace for drones in North Dakota

Dan Gunderson July 6, 2012, 1:09 PM Jul 6, 2012

The Federal Aviation Administration recently approved restricted airspace in North Dakota for unmanned military aircraft testing.

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Do you know Nano?

Dan Gunderson March 22, 2012, 1:57 PM Mar 22, 2012

Researchers and science educators are creating exhibits and hands on learning opportunities at more than 200 science museums and universities across the country

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Spider webs in your computer

Dan Gunderson March 9, 2012, 11:00 AM Mar 9, 2012

Xinwei Wang discovered the silk spiders use to make their webs conducts heat better than commonly used materials like silicon and aluminum.

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Minnesota students compete in robotics competition

Dan Gunderson February 23, 2012, 11:02 AM Feb 23, 2012

Minnesota students are participating this year for the first time in what organizers call the largest robotics competition in the world.

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FAA bill opens doors for unmanned aircraft

Dan Gunderson February 7, 2012, 12:19 PM Feb 7, 2012

The Federal Aviation Administration authorization bill passed by Congress this week

includes several provisions that will affect the use of unmanned aircraft.

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Work continues on neutrino lab near International Falls

trobertson February 3, 2012, 10:59 AM Feb 3, 2012

Scientists are gearing up for construction this spring of a 15,000-ton neutrino particle detector that will be housed in a facility on the Ash River Trail, about 40 miles southeast of International Falls.

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Blizzard app aims to help drivers survive storms

Dan Gunderson November 29, 2011, 11:16 AM Nov 29, 2011
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The Winter Survival Kit app is designed to determine your exact location, notify law enforcement, calculate how long your car will run on the gas in your tank, and alert you when it’s time to clear the tailpipe to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

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