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New satellite ‘could power flying taxis’

New satellite ‘could power flying taxis’

We’re one step closer to flying taxis becoming a reality.

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard · Rachelle Abbott

December 22, 20215m 22s

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Show Notes

We’re one step closer to flying taxis becoming a reality. A new Inmarsat satellite due to launch today is set to boost infrastructure networks, in-flight WiFi on planes and secure communications. The British firm says the coverage it will provide in remote areas could also be used to connect autonomous vehicles and the sensors used for flying taxis in the future. In England, the isolation period for people who test positive for covid has been cut from ten to seven days - as long as you test negative on a lateral flow on the 6th and 7th days. Also, new research shows why children seem to have less severe reactions to the virus. A 66-million-years plus dinosaur embryo has been found inside a fossilised egg and why mother seals can recognise their pups' voice from just two days old. Plus the James Webb Telescope launch has been delayed until at least Christmas day - we speak to a member of the development team about what kind of research it will help further… and we find out why wise old elephants keep the younger ones calm.

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