Scientists prepare to launch the Slocum Glider. It'll fly through the ocean for weeks by itself, collecting data on everything from dissolved oxygen to salinity.
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New Tech Makes Scientific Data Cheaper And Easier To Secure

By Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB)
Portland, Ore. Sept. 17, 2018 12 p.m.

The miniaturization of technology and some clever new machines mean scientists are now getting lots of data — sometimes delivered via phone to the comfort of an office chair.

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