The one-metre-long remote-controlled chopper allows Dr Acevedo-Whitehouse's team to take a sample without the whales being disturbed.

BBC: How do you breathalyse a whale?

Your doctor may want to take a sample of the pancreatic cyst fluid to determine if cancer cells are present.

CNN: Pancreatic cysts

"The man in Canada has a diagnosed medical condition and we need the permission of those treating him to take a DNA sample - to do this we are seeking the assistance of the Canadian authorities, " said Det Supt Langley.

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Laurenzi said the testing policy requires collectors to take samples to their homes until FedEx can immediately send the sample to the laboratory.

CNN: Ryan Braun's sample collector defends test process

Take a tour to learn about the different parts of the milling process, then sample the baked delights in the onsite cafe.

BBC: The sophisticated flavours of rural Wales

If your weekend away will take you through airport security, you are well aware of the TSA rules on tiny, sample-sized products.

FORBES: Woman Style

Regrettably, the Japanese DSLR dominator had pretty early firmware on board and refused to let us take any sample pictures or video, but we were able to compile a few impressions anyhow.

ENGADGET: Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and S5100 hands-on Hands-on

We got to see the app in action, and walked away thoroughly impressed with both the speed of the app and the detailed models it produces -- but you don't have to take our word for it, see a sample spin and our hands-on video after the break.

ENGADGET: Hands-on with Arqball Spin, the app that lets you create interactive 3D models

Other plans for the money include running sample 1940s school lessons, where children can dress in period costume and take part in gas mark drills.

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