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March 06, 2013

SCIENCE

...they stuffed a deceased swamp sparrow with a miniature computer and some robotics to give it the ability to flap its wings as if it were alive.

(Thanks to James in NC)

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Dave's latest with Science

"It ... could ... work!"

Birdy love doll. Good to know all that government money is going to useful research.

Next, they will send it out on a mission to seek and destroy Robosquirrel.

They may be able to use this method to restore the appearance of life to certain Capitol Hill politicians.

Can RoboSparrow tweet in 140 characters or less?

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