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Not seeing the forest for the trees? We’ve all been there. Traditionally air rescue services have had it tough finding people who have lost their way in forests, as vegetation can obscure thermal imaging cameras. Now a deep-learning algorithm developed by a trio of researchers may provide a solution. Images of a given area are taken by drone and...

What do superheroes do when their nemesis is on holiday? Relax? They would not be heroes. They keep on saving lives. Maybe inspired by Marvel action hero, Iron Man, a British firm has developed a gravity-defying suit, which stands to revolutionize mountain rescue. With the help of three micro-jet engines fixed to the sleeves and back, air is blown...