This Week in the Future, April 23-27, 2012

Baarbarian

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Did you know that pigeons soared with such grace, determination and (literal) magnetism? We were pleased to find the hidden nobility in the much-maligned avian. Other airborne news this week included sky-high wind turbines, drones, and free-falling humans.

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And don’t forget to check out our other favorite stories of the week: