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Motes are sophisticated sensors that scientists can place in natural habitats. The sensors, armed with antennas, can beam information to scientists 24-hours-a-day. |
| The Motes communicate with each other, and send data over radio waves to a central receiver. The receiver then relays the information to scientists via satellite. | |
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Scientists say motes are less harmful on the environment than traditional methods of measurement. |