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Mark Blunden and Rachelle Abbott

OPINION - Israeli tanks get Ukraine-style anti-drone cages: Tech and Science Daily podcast

Israeli tanks are being fitted with “cope cages” to help protect from grenades dropped by Hamas hobby drones.

UAVs were deployed to devastating effect, as the tactic disabled observation towers during the terror group’s surge of attacks on Israel.

New metal cages are similar to roof-mounted armour used by Russian and Ukrainian forces for preventing bombs-by-drone taking out a tank’s top hatch.

A research link has been made between adult symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and technology addiction to smartphones and social media.

Tech & Science Daily podcast speaks with PhD neuroscientist and study leader Tuba Aydin, from Bournemouth University.

California condors have been given new emergency-use bird flu vaccines in a trial at Los Angeles Zoo and other West Coast animal sanctuaries.

Antibodies reported in early results may give the endangered vultures partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian flu.

Plus, Atari 2600+, WWII wreck 3D scan, AI self-driving 185mph F1 car, future fashion - shape-shifting ‘smart dress’ and world record for Northwest Passage kayakers.

Listen above, find us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you stream your podcasts.

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