Abstract: Compositions are disclosed herein comprising a graft copolymer that comprises: (i) a backbone comprising dextran that has been modified with about 1%-25% alpha-1,2 branches, and (ii) one or more alpha-1,3-glucan side chains comprising at least about 50% alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages. Further disclosed are reactions for producing such graft copolymers, as well as their use in derivatives, films and various other applications.

Abstract: A game decoy system comprising a remote controller and a game decoy. The remote controller includes a communication element configured to transmit a wireless signal representing an input. The game decoy includes a body, a propulsion mechanism, a communication element, and a controller. The body has a shape resembling a game animal. The propulsion mechanism is configured to propel the game decoy. The communication element is configured to receive the wireless signal from the remote controller. The controller is configured to instruct the propulsion mechanism to propel the game decoy according to the input.

Abstract: A game decoy system comprising a remote controller and a game decoy. The remote controller includes a communication element configured to transmit a wireless signal representing an input. The game decoy includes a body, a propulsion mechanism, a communication element, and a controller. The body has a shape resembling a game animal. The propulsion mechanism is configured to propel the game decoy. The communication element is configured to receive the wireless signal from the remote controller. The controller is configured to instruct the propulsion mechanism to propel the game decoy according to the input.