The FAA outlines new rules for drones and their operators

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal officials say they will allow operators to fly small drones on people and at night, potentially boosting commercial use of machines. Most drones will need to be equipped so that they can be remotely identified by law enforcement officers. The final rules announced Monday by the …

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Space Images: The Best of 2020

There was a stunning cosmic image to celebrate the festival in 2020, from Hubble’s 30th birthday image to footage of a daring specimen on a planet. Here is a selection of our year’s offerings. Hubble’s ‘Cosmic Reef’ These portraits include the giant Nebula NGC 2014 and its neighbor NGC 2020 …

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