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April 4, 2018 04:20 pm GMT
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Software used to study stars is helping protect the rarest and most endangered animals on Earth
Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University repurposed astrophysical software to track endangered species and help prevent them from going extinct. The system uses drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras capable of automatically identifying the animals thanks to their distinguishing body heat pattern. The drones can also detect poachers making it easier for conservation organizations to fight illegal hunting. Read more...
More about Software, Mashable Video, Drones, Thermal Camera, and PoachingOriginal Link: http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/mashable/tech/~3/8Jnjj4R2aZ8/
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