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.....»»
Parasitic honeybee mite jolts in the hive and uses vibrations to sense where it is
Tiny parasitic mites, which are one the greatest threats to the honeybee, frequently send remarkably strong vibrational pulses into the surface they reside on, a new study has revealed......»»
Common "Core": Using molecular fragments to detect deadly opioids
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a method to detect trace amounts of synthetic opioids. They plan to combine their approach with miniaturized sensors to create a hand-portable instrument easily used by law enforcement agents.....»»
Transistor-based sensors offer hope for rapid diagnosis and treatment for COVID-19 and other infections
A solid-state metal oxide transistor-based technology can detect tiny quantities of biomolecules, such as DNA and COVID-19 spike protein, in less than two minutes......»»
Queen"s genes determine sex of entire ant colonies
Researchers have discovered the genetic basis for a quirk of the animal kingdom—how ant queens produce broods that are entirely male or female......»»
Apple Launches AirTags and Find My Detector App For Android, In Effort To Boost Privacy
Apple has released a new Android app called Tracker Detect, designed to help people who don't own iPhones or iPads to identify unexpected AirTags and other Find My network-equipped sensors that may be nearby. CNET reports: The new app, which Apple re.....»»
A light in the dark tissue: Switchable proteins for biomedical imaging
Dr. Andre C. Stiel leads the group for Cell Engineering at the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging at Helmholtz Munich. He contributed to the paper "Genetically encoded photo-switchable molecular sensors for optoacoustic and super-resolution.....»»
Sustainable agriculture: Mobile weed killer for tree nurseries
Fraunhofer researchers have collaborated with partners to develop a platform to remove weeds fully automatically. The mobile AMU-Bot robot system navigates using optical sensors and removes weeds mechanically without the need for chemicals. The resea.....»»
Meet the Cyberpunk Albatrosses Scanning for Secret Explosions
Acoustic waves can detect all kinds of explosions and volcanic activity, but it’s hard to place sensors at sea—unless you’ve got a bird with a backpack......»»
Understanding the hive mind: What drives crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing is a method of problem solving that taps the intellectual potential and skills of a large number of people simultaneously, commonly by using the tools of social media and the internet. New research published in the International Journal.....»»
Tyntek to expand Si-based sensor chip production capacity by 30% in 2022
Tyntek will invest NT$600 million (US$21.5 million) to expand production capacity for Si-based sensor chips by 30% in 2022, with the revenue proportion for Si-based sensors expected to rise from 55% currently to over 60% in 2022, according to company.....»»
Swapping spit helps ants share metabolic labour
Ant colonies use fluids passed mouth-to-mouth to create a colony-wide metabolism, shows a study published in eLife......»»
Researchers design new support structure for space-based rectangular curved prisms
In order to obtain stable and reliable optical components for space remote sensors, researchers have recently designed a rigid-flexible, dual-mode coupling support structure for space-based rectangular curved prisms (SRCPs). Results were published in.....»»
Toward eliminating need for separate devices for day, night cameras
Cell phones, cars and many other devices have separate cameras and sensors for day and night vision, but that need could go away thanks to University of Dayton researchers who developed a single device that can switch between day and night vision app.....»»
The Oura Ring Gen 3 is still amazing wearable tech — just wait to upgrade
The latest Oura Ring adds new sensors to the same platform as before, ensuring it remains the best smart jewelry you can buy. But should you upgrade?.....»»
OSATs for handset 3D sensors, CIS see revenues fall in October
Taiwan-based backend houses Xintec and VisEra, both in the supply chain of 3D sensors for iPhone 13 series, saw their October revenues fall sequentially on a slowdown in shipments to Apple, while Tong Hsing Electronic Industries also posted sequentia.....»»
What is “Driven-by-QCraft”? Beginning with the 3rd-Generation Hardware of QCraft’s Autonomous Driving Car
BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Recently, QCraft released the 3rd-generation hardware based on its “Driven-by-QCraft” solution. The sensor suite provides compact features of multiple types of advanced high-precision sensors to achieve 360-deg.....»»
Why Facebook (Or Meta) Is Making Tactile Sensors for Robots
Facebook, or Meta as it's now calling itself for some reason that I don't entirely understand, is today announcing some new tactile sensing hardware for robots. Or, new-ish, at least—there's a ruggedized and ultra low-cost GelSight-style fingertip.....»»
SpaceX aims for night crew launch; ailing astronaut now OK
SpaceX counted down Wednesday toward a nighttime launch of four astronauts who have been grounded for nearly two weeks by weather and medical delays......»»
How to use motion sensors for smart lights outdoors
Outdoor light motion sensors can add a healthy level of security to your home. Here's how to set them up......»»
Size matters for bee "superorganism" colonies
Scientists have carefully studied the intricacies of how individual organisms live and act together in groups known as biological collectives. In "superorganisms" such as bee colonies, the interactions of the individual members add up to benefit the.....»»