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.....»»
Sounding the alarm: How honey bees alert their hive to attacks by giant "murder" hornets
For the first time, the unique sounds honey bees (Apis cerana) use to alert members of their hive when giant "murder" hornets attack have been documented. These signals—including a newly described "antipredator pipe"—are the focus of new research.....»»
Captured on video: Bees pipe out alarms to warn of “murder hornet” attacks
When murder hornets approach an Asian beehive, everyone can hear the screams. Wellesley College researchers have identified a sound that Asian honeybees use to warn the hive of a "murder hornet" attack. Asian honeybees (Apis cerana) produ.....»»
3D printing nanoresonators: Towards miniaturized and multifunctional sensors
Micro-electro-mechanical devices (MEMS) are based on the integration of mechanical and electrical components on a micrometer scale. We all use them continuously in our everyday life: For example, in our mobile phones there are at least a dozen MEMS t.....»»
Climatic drivers of honey bee disease revealed
Honey bee colonies worldwide have suffered from a range of damaging diseases. A new study has provided clues on how changing weather patterns might be driving disease in UK colonies......»»
Highlights of the day: Samsung phasing out low-density DRAM
Samsung is looking to phase out its DDR3 production in two years to focus more on making CMOS image sensors that offer better profits. Foundry house PSMC reportedly has secured long-term orders from MediaTek and new contracts from Qualcomme - both fo.....»»
Google’s rumored Pixel Fold could have same camera hardware as the Pixel 5
Google's Pixel Fold seems like it could come with weaker cameras than the Pixel 6 and use the old Pixel 5 sensors instead......»»
Elan expects shipments for notebooks to grow 10% in 2022
Elan Microelectronics, which specializes in touchscreen controller chips and fingerprint sensors, expects its shipments for notebooks to increase about 10% in 2022. But overall notebook demand next year will likely be on par with the 2021 level, acco.....»»
Novel tag provides first detailed look into goliath grouper behavior
Persistent observations of large underwater animals are difficult to achieve without the help of electronic, multi-sensor tags. Data obtained from these sensors provide important insight into the biomechanics, activity patterns, energy expenditure, d.....»»
Swann dives into home security with new video doorbell and window sensor
Swann dives into the smart home security space with a new video doorbell and an array of smart home sensors......»»
Apple working on car crash detection feature that"ll automatically dial 911
Apple is no stranger to using sensors in this manner. A couple of years back, the company rolled out a fall detection feature for its smartwatch designed to detect if its wearer has fallen and alert first responders if the wearer doesn’t respond to.....»»
Beats Fit Pro offer secure fit, ANC, and head-tracking spatial audio for $200
The newest Beats true wireless earbuds adopt a slew of Apple technologies like head-tracking spatial audio, skin sensors, and adaptive EQ......»»
TPK steps into 3D printing, nano silver application
Touch solution provider TPK Holding has extended production to 3D printing and application of nano silver-based touch sensors to touch solutions, according to company president Leo Hsieh......»»
Honeybees use social distancing to protect themselves against parasites
Honeybees increase social distancing when their hive is under threat from a parasite, finds a new study led by an international team involving researchers at UCL and the University of Sassari, Italy......»»
Unlocking molecular shape puzzles to build better chemosensors
We live in times when technology has become a regular part of our lives. Besides many portable devices, smartphones or wrist-worn fitness trackers are equipped with sensors to measure health parameters like pulse or blood saturation with oxygen. The.....»»
Researchers evaluate whether lactate sensors can contribute to sports physiology
A recent article says that despite a recent history of contradictory -- and incomplete -- evidence, sports physiology is zeroing in on whether lactate sensor technology can improve performance while preventing injury......»»
Turkey"s Lake Tuz dries up due to climate change, farming
For centuries, Lake Tuz in central Turkey has hosted huge colonies of flamingos that migrate and breed there when the weather is warm, feeding on algae in the lake's shallow waters......»»
New SMIC fab in Shenzhen to produce DDI, PMIC
China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has unveiled more details about its new 12-inch fab project In Shenzhen, such as the fab's initial focus on the manufacture of display driver ICs, CMOS image sensors and power management chips......»»
Skin-inspired sensors show how our body moves
Scientists have created wearable, stitchable, and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and bundles of carbon fibre. Like our skin, these sensors respond to pressure and can measure body position and movement. They could be used to measure disease.....»»
Third-gen Oura Ring gets more temperature sensors, updated heart rate monitor
The third-generation Oura Ring smart ring has a new sensor array and a variety of new software features coming at launch and into next year......»»
The Huawei Watch GT 3 has a shamrock to fill, not rings to close
Huawei has updated its fitness software and sensors for the new Watch GT 3, shunning activity rings and adopting a shamrock shape as its motivational tool......»»