3D Fingerprint Sensors Get Under Your Skin
New sensor uses ultrasound pulses to map out blood vessels within the fingertip, as well as fingerprints Many people already use fingerprint recognition technology to access their phones, but one group of researchers wants to ta.....»»
Ocean skin helps regulate ocean carbon uptake, study finds
At less than one millimeter thick, the ocean skin—the ocean's uppermost layer—plays an outsized role in marine processes, orchestrating heat and chemical exchange between the sea and sky via diffusion. The water of the skin is cooler by about 0.2.....»»
Engineers test printed electronics in space
Today's small spacecraft pack sensors, guidance and control, and operating electronics into every available space. Printing electronic circuits on the walls and structures of spacecraft could help future missions do more in smaller packages......»»
Study signals new era of environment-friendly programmable bioelectronics
Researchers have created a unique microscopic toolkit of "green" tunable electrical components, paving the way for a new generation of bioelectronic devices and sensors......»»
Detection of bacteria and viruses with fluorescent nanotubes
An interdisciplinary research team from Bochum, Duisburg and Zurich has developed a new approach to construct modular optical sensors which are capable of detecting viruses and bacteria. The researchers used fluorescent carbon nanotubes with a novel.....»»
Splunk Edge Hub provides visibility across IT and OT environments
Splunk announced Splunk Edge Hub, a new solution that simplifies the ingestion and analysis of data generated by sensors, IoT devices and industrial equipment. Splunk Edge Hub provides more complete visibility across IT and OT environments by streami.....»»
Rapid fabrication of a polymer lens on a laser chip for miniaturized spectroscopy
There is a growing demand for portable gas sensors, from both environmental and health sciences users as well as industry. Resonant optical sensors, in particular planar micro-resonators, combine high sensitivity and small footprint, which makes them.....»»
Effects of porosity on piezoelectric characteristics of polyvinylidene fluoride films for biomedical applications
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a piezoelectric polymer material that has shown great aptitude as a pressure and flow sensor, especially in biomedical applications. However, most of the PVDF thin film sensors have low sensitivity and resolution due.....»»
A Hair Loss Study Raises New Questions About Aging Cells
A protein secreted by seemingly dormant cells in skin moles causes hair to grow again. That’s a big—and potentially useful—surprise......»»
Prime Day: Get this Asus laptop with a fingerprint reader for $210
The Asus Vivbook 14 is a great budget laptop for work or school, and with this deal, you can grab it for just $210......»»
Discovery of 100 fatty acids opens new research paths
Fatty acids are the molecular building blocks that form the lipids essential for life. While some lipids form cell membranes, others are present naturally as triglycerides in body fat and the waxes on our hair and skin......»»
Forensics lab cracks case on newer, "greener" gunshot residue
Discoveries by West Virginia University forensic scientists about how gunshot residue behaves on skin, hair and fabric will allow crime scene investigators to catch up to the proliferation of new, eco-friendly types of ammunition and make faster, mor.....»»
Sweat it out: Novel wearable biosensor monitors sweat electrolytes
Wearable sensors are becoming a promising tool in personalized health care and exercise monitoring. In a recent study, researchers from Japan have developed a novel wearable chemical sensor capable of measuring the concentration of chloride ions in s.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara brings a hub-free contact sensor with Matter support that offers some unique use cases
Door and window sensors aren’t new to HomeKit. They’re one of the original device types, and depending on the use case, it unlocks some super interesting automations. Today, I am taking a look at that can be used on windows, doors, blinds, or r.....»»
Poll: What changes do you expect for Apple Watch Series 9?
Apple Watch Series 8 wasn’t exactly a huge upgrade. Despite new sensors for Crash Detection and measuring wrist temperature at night, not much has changed from the Apple Watch Series 7. As we get closer to fall, Apple is likely to introduce a new.....»»
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Today's holiday deals include 43% off Teeho fingerprint door locks, $200 off an M2 MacBook Pro, up to 34% off Yamaha soundbars, LG C2 Series OLED evo Smart TVs from $850, and more.Get an LG OLED TV from $850The AppleInsider team scours the internet f.....»»
Will the iPhone 15 have Touch ID? Here’s everything we know
Will Apple bring back the Touch ID fingerprint sensor for the iPhone 15 line?.....»»
The future of AirPods involves more sensors and lower prices
Apple's future updates to the AirPods lineup could include even more health-related functionality and cheaper models, as Apple attempts to expand the utility and adoption of the personal audio devices.AirPods ProWhile the update to the AirPods Pro 2.....»»
The best smart safes of 2023
The best smart safes of 2023 make it easy to secure your valuables, while also giving you the option to access them with a fingerprint, keypad, or smartphone......»»
How biocrust influences bacterial communities in both biocrust and subsoil layers
Biocrusts, known as the "desert skin," includes communities of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, bacteria, lichen, and mosses. They can mediate both the physical and biological environments of dryland ecosystems......»»
Study finds ear shape is as accurate as fingerprints for identification
International researchers have compared the external ears of more than 1,400 people of multiple nationalities and found that the ear is as good an identifier of an individual as a fingerprint or DNA, and can even distinguish between identical twins......»»