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Japan is moving forward with a plan to require dangerous stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices that alert victims when their abuser comes near. The proposal comes as officials work to prevent tragedies and protect the growing number of people seeking help.
India's tech capital is fighting its illegal dumping problem with mandatory GPS tracking on all debris trucks. The city will clear 22,000+ tonnes of accumulated waste while creating a system to keep streets clean for good.
Tiny hedgehogs in Northern Ireland are now sporting GPS backpacks to help scientists understand why their populations are declining. The groundbreaking tracking project is revealing how these nocturnal creatures navigate urban dangers and what we can do to protect them.
Scientists are using AI and GPS tracking to uncover how animals navigate their worlds, revealing invisible trails, mental maps, and behaviors never seen before. The technology is revolutionizing conservation by showing us the landscapes animals call home.
A quick-thinking theft victim in Auckland used GPS tracking on his stolen nail gun to help police recover his property and arrest a suspect. The case shows how modern technology is giving everyday Kiwis new ways to fight back against crime.
Researchers fitted GPS collars on four snow leopards in the Himalayas, finally revealing the secret movements of these "Ghosts of the Mountains." The breakthrough could protect critical habitats and open new doors for ethical wildlife tourism.
The Elon University women's track and field team just completed a perfect season sweep, capturing their fifth conference championship in six years. Their dominant 193-point performance earned them the rare triple crown: fall cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track titles all in one academic year.
A simple array of cube-shaped mirrors just made GPS navigation more reliable for everyone. The technology launched in January and started working this month on a new satellite orbiting Earth.
Technologies you use every day—from GPS navigation to memory foam mattresses—started as solutions for space missions. As research pushes forward, these innovations continue transforming healthcare, communication, and daily life on Earth.
The most decorated American track athlete ever is coming out of retirement to compete at the 2028 LA Olympics in her hometown. Allyson Felix will be 42 years old when she steps back on the track, inspiring a new generation to rewrite the rules on age and ambition.
Two Mumbai sisters turned their daily train frustration into Yatri, an app now used by 2.1 million commuters to track local trains in real time. After 15 months of building custom GPS devices that work across Mumbai's mix of old and new trains, they're officially partnered with Indian Railways.
Young athletes shattered three longstanding records at the Central Nebraska Track & Field Championships this weekend. Taylor McIntyre, Jordyn Slagle, and Jack Poppe proved that Nebraska's next generation of track stars is faster and stronger than ever.
The Space Force just proved it can launch critical satellites five times faster than usual. SpaceX delivered a new GPS satellite in just six months instead of the typical two years.
The last of 10 next-generation GPS satellites just reached orbit, completing a years-long upgrade that will make navigation safer and more reliable for billions of people worldwide. The advanced satellite joins a constellation that powers everything from your phone's maps to airplane navigation systems.
Camp Verde High School freshman Jiselle Valdez just set personal records in three events at a major track meet, placing her among Arizona's top Division V athletes. The 70-member Cowboys track team is proving that youth and teamwork can lead to state-level success.
Researchers are tracking GPS-equipped bottles floating 70 miles from Raleigh creeks to the Atlantic Ocean, revealing exactly how urban trash reaches our coasts. Anyone who spots a bottle can scan it and help map the journey of pollution through North Carolina's waterways.
A Gen Z creator's innocent question about pre-GPS navigation sparked a heartwarming trip down memory lane. The answers reveal just how much technology has transformed our daily lives.
The Dutch men's short track relay team captured Olympic gold after a decade of near misses, fulfilling their coach's dream and completing a stunning tournament sweep. Jens van 't Wout walked away with three golds and a bronze, leading the Netherlands to their most successful short track Olympics ever.
Researchers at Washington State University and Google just slashed wildlife tracking analysis from months to mere days using artificial intelligence. The breakthrough means conservation decisions can happen faster than ever before. ##
Scientists want to put ultrastable lasers inside the moon's coldest craters to create a GPS-like navigation system for future astronauts. The permanently shadowed craters near the south pole offer the perfect natural conditions for precision laser technology.
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