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.....»»
The Best Compact Zoom Cameras
While smartphones have quickly taken over photography, there's still value to be had in a compact digital camera. These devices have much larger image sensors that are able to let more light in. Plus, they produce much more accurate photos. Not t.....»»
Intel"s new Bitcoin mining chip is already gaining serious traction
Bitcoin mining company HIVE expects Intel's new chips to double its output......»»
Taiwan IC design houses focus more on automotive electronics
Taiwan-based IC design houses including display driver IC (DDI) companies, network IC specialist, and suppliers of sensors, audio chips and MEMS microphones have all put increased focus on automotive and other non-consumer, high-ASP products for prod.....»»
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see
Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors......»»
Developing ultrathin films for stretchable and sturdy bioelectronic membranes
UCLA researchers have developed a unique design of ultrathin films for highly flexible yet mechanically robust bioelectronic membranes that could pave the way for diagnostic on-skin sensors that fit precisely over the body's contours and conform to i.....»»
US and allies block tech exports to Russia in response to invasion of Ukraine
Export ban affects chips, telecom, encryption tech, lasers, sensors, and more. Enlarge / Ukrainians living in Greece demonstrate in front of the Russian consulate in Thessaloniki on February 24, 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. (cre.....»»
US Clears Way For Automakers To Install Smart Headlights
The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a rule Tuesday to allow adaptive driving beam headlights, or smart headlights, in the U.S. Axios reports: The technology, which relies on sensors and LED.....»»
Plant smoke detectors evolve as hormone sensors
Wildfires are devastating, but they can also bring new life by clearing existing vegetation and allowing new plants to spring up. Many plants in fire-prone areas actually require exposure to fire for seeds to germinate. In the past decade, scientists.....»»
Researchers reveal why nanowires stick to each other
Nanowires, used in sensors, transistors, optoelectronic devices and other systems that require subatomic preciseness, like to stick together. Untangling electrical wires can be a difficult task—imagine trying to separate out wires 1/1000 the width.....»»
Studying penguin poo to understand the effects of climate change
An international team of scientists, including two from the University of Bath, has just arrived back from an expedition studying penguin colonies in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula......»»
Ultrafine particle sensors for drastic improvement of air quality
New methods for measuring the size and concentration of ultrafine particles using charged plasmas can be used to make future sensors for health benefits......»»
Redesigning smart headlights will be more difficult than photonics, said EOI
The headlights will not just illuminate roads -- as vehicles join the Internet of Things and become smarter, headlights will be integrated with sensors, communication modules, and displays. These additional components are already transforming headlig.....»»
Laminating organic photovoltaics onto curved surfaces
Heat-shrinkable technology developed by an all-RIKEN team could allow solar cells and touch sensors to be attached to objects whose shapes make them challenging to laminate......»»
Detecting non-uniformities in 2D materials may lead to new medical sensors
A novel and better approach at detecting non-uniformities in the optical properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials could potentially open the door to new uses for these materials, such as the application of 2D materials for drug detection, accordi.....»»
Focus on organic transistors for health sensors within living organisms
QUT researchers are part of an international group who have explored ways in which organic transistors are being developed for use as wearable health sensors......»»
Remote sensing technology reduces urban air pollution
Cities that adopt roadside emissions sensors to detect high polluting vehicles, together with an enforcement program to inspect and repair these vehicles, could significantly improve urban air quality, new research shows......»»
LED packaging specialist Brightek diversifying biz: Q&A with company chairman Jack Huang
The focus of Brightek Optoelectronic has been on LED packaging, and the company intends to differentiate its offering from fellow makers' offerings by integrating LED chips with ICs or sensors to reduce complexity in external circuits and space occup.....»»
Peloton launches a $90 forearm-worn heart-rate monitor with LED indicators
The arm-worn strap uses optical sensors and features an LED array for quick device info. Enlarge (credit: Peloton) Peloton has just launched a new forearm-worn heart-rate band that will replace the company's current chest-stra.....»»
Ailing whale found near Athens returns to deeper waters
An ailing young whale found near the coast of Athens in a rare sighting has returned to deeper waters after receiving medication, Greek officials said on Saturday......»»
Hive Ventures offers investment + counseling to help startups solve clients" pain points
Founded in 2019, Hive Ventures differentiates itself from fellow venture capital firms by adopting investment + counseling, a business model of making early-stage venture capital investment in startups plus providing counseling services to help them.....»»