Scientists Will Monitor Insects... From Space

From June 2017, the travelling habits of insects and small birds can be mapped out in greater detail than ever before. Scientists will equip bees with newly developed electronics, which weigh less than 5 g, but still include GPS, an accelerometer, and a thermometer. The creatures’ movements will be monitored from the International Space Station. Creatures that scientists have so far been unable to track accurately are of particular interest.

A battery and solar cells make sure that the 5 gram GPS transmitter can work for a year.