In-Hive Sensors Could Help Ailing Bee Colonies
The technology could help beekeepers reduce short-term losses, but it doesn’t address long-term problems facing honeybees -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Potato plant radiation sensors could one day monitor radiation in areas surrounding power plants
While expanding nuclear energy production would provide carbon-free power and can help countries around the world meet their climate goals, nuclear energy could also come with some inherent risk. Radioactive pollution damages the environment, and it'.....»»
Future Apple Watch may have Digital Crown with touch and light sensors
Apple continues to work on maximizing the benefits and capabilities of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown, with research surfacing regarding how the physical rotation could be supplemented or replaced by sensors that detect light or touch.Future Digital.....»»
Apple"s smart fabric research points to wearable tech beyond Apple Watch & AirPods
New research building on older work demonstrates that Apple is working out how to weave sensors and switches into fabric, which could then be used for smart bags, furniture, clothing, and more.Apple has previously been granted patents including ones.....»»
Widefield diamond quantum sensing with neuromorphic vision sensors
A collaborative project has made a breakthrough in enhancing the speed and resolution of widefield quantum sensing, leading to new opportunities in scientific research and practical applications......»»
Researchers shed light on river resiliency to flooding
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno have completed one of the most extensive river resilience studies, examining how river ecosystems recover following floods. They developed a novel modeling approach that used data from oxygen sensors plac.....»»
Smart Clothing Statistics 2024 By Revenue and Facts
Introduction Smart Clothing Statistics: Smart clothing is the advanced […] Introduction Smart Clothing Statistics: Smart clothing is the advanced fusion of technology and fashion equipped with electronic components such as sensors, tr.....»»
Sensors made from "frozen smoke" can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices
Researchers have developed a sensor made from "frozen smoke" that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real time at concentrations as low as eight parts per billion, far beyond the sensitivity of most indoor air quality s.....»»
Poland"s "Bat-mum" saving bats from climate change
A Polish pensioner has been dubbed "Bat-mum" for taking care of ailing bats from her ninth-floor flat as the nocturnal mammals increasingly struggle with the effects of climate change......»»
Study finds plankton use UV light sensors to detect pressure change and avoid getting swept away
Researchers have uncovered how sea-dwelling plankton respond to pressure changes and propel themselves through the water, using tiny protrusions called cilia......»»
Silent fields: A cocktail of pesticides is stunting bumblebee colonies across Europe
The European Parliament voted against a proposal to curb the use of agricultural pesticides in November 2023. These chemicals, designed to protect crop yield from pest insects and other organisms, can contaminate the water and air and threaten the pe.....»»
Innovative portable sensors for hydrogen peroxide detection
In a study published in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) have unveiled a breakthrough in the detection of hydrogen peroxide H2O2, a vital biomarker in biological processes, with.....»»
Asian fishing cats caught snacking on chicks from tree-top nests
South Asian fishing cats were observed raiding bird nests in tall trees for the first time. This rare and highly unusual behavior was caught on motion cameras set up in tree canopies across northeast Bangladesh to survey bird colonies. Scientists hop.....»»
Scientists develop ultrafast hydrogen leak detection
As the spread of eco-friendly hydrogen cars increases, the importance of hydrogen sensors is also on the rise. In particular, achieving technology to detect hydrogen leaks within one second remains a challenging task. Accordingly, the development of.....»»
Geometric phase-encoded liquid crystal optical sensing
Sensing technology, integral to environmental monitoring, data acquisition, and precision data processing, is evolving rapidly. Researchers are at the forefront of developing swift, accessible, and cost-effective sensors. Among these innovations, cho.....»»
The 5 best smart padlocks and Bluetooth padlocks in 2024
We've picked out the best smart padlocks for 2024. These locks use features like phone apps and fingerprint sensors to provide a high level of protection......»»
Organic electronics lead to new ways to sense light
The past few decades have seen astonishing advances in imaging technology, from high-speed optical sensors that process over two million frames per second to tiny lensless cameras that record images using a single pixel......»»
Scientists spot previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins in Antarctica
Previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins have been spotted in new satellite imagery......»»
Ambient light sensors can reveal your device activity. How big a threat is it?
For now, there's no reason for concern, but that could change in coming years. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An overwhelming majority of handheld devices these days have ambient light sensors built into them. A large pe.....»»
Enabling distributed quantum sensors for simultaneous measurements in distant places
A research team has succeeded in implementing a distributed quantum sensor that can measure multiple spatially distributed physical quantities with high precision beyond the standard quantum limit with few resources. Their findings are published in t.....»»
Scientists make non-toxic quantum dots for shortwave infrared image sensors
SWIR sensors ideal for service robotics, automotive, consumer electronics sectors. Enlarge / Vials of quantum dots with gradually stepping emission from violet to deep red. (credit: Antipoff/CC BY-SA 3.0) Shortwave infra.....»»