Tomographic measurement of dielectric tensors
A research team reported the direct measurement of dielectric tensors of anisotropic structures including the spatial variations of principal refractive indices and directors. The group also demonstrated quantitative tomographic measurements of vario.....»»
Measurement of bacteria levels shows high amounts of dog feces on New York City sidewalks
A pair of natural science researchers from Marymount Manhattan College has found that high levels of dog feces landing on sidewalks in New York city has resulted in high levels of bacteria in homes and businesses. In their paper published in the jour.....»»
Novel quantum detection method for in-situ sensitive magnetic measurement under high pressure
Substances exhibit many novel properties under high pressure, for example, pressure can induce insulator-metal or even superconductor transitions. However, in-situ magnetic measurement is always a difficult problem in high pressure research and restr.....»»
Unique viscometer design integrates a chip-scale GaN optical device with a bendable strip
Traditional viscometers rely on capillary flow, and falling balls are simple and effective means for measuring fluid viscosity over a large range. However, their low measurement throughput and lack of real-time monitoring capabilities limit their sco.....»»
Physicists make most precise measurement yet of magnetic moment of an electron
A combined team of physicists from Harvard University and Northwestern University has found the most precise value yet for the magnetic moment of an electron. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, the group describes the me.....»»
Tracking the happiness hormone: Electrochemical serotonin microsensors for stable long-term measurement in real time
Dysregulation of serotonin plays a role in many psychiatric disorders, including severe depression and anxiety. In the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a research team has now introduced an implantable, electrochemical microsensor tha.....»»
High-end electronics measurement equipment increasingly paired with software services, says Keysight
The clear development trend for advanced technologies has changed the business model of traditional instrumentation equipment vendors, driving them to adopt an integrated strategy of 'software and hardware integration," according to David Lo, marketi.....»»
Wholesale used-vehicle prices climb again in January
Wholesale used-vehicle prices rose for a second month in a row in January, the result of higher-than-expected demand, according to one major indicator. Cox Automotive said Tuesday its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index — a measurement of wholesale.....»»
Deep learning for quantum sensing
Quantum sensing represents one of the most promising applications of quantum technologies, with the aim of using quantum resources to improve measurement sensitivity. In particular, sensing of optical phases is one of the most investigated problems,.....»»
Nodar innovates stereo vision calibration for autonomous vehicles
Stereo vision, first utilized as far back as in the late 1800s, is now entering the autonomous driving space. Nodar, a Boston-based software company, is developing an algorithm to align camera measurement by software. Unlike the traditional practice.....»»
Improved estimates of carbon sinks and sources of northern ecosystems
A new study shows that a calculation method used by international measurement networks creates a systematic bias in carbon balance estimates for northern ecosystems. The study, led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, shows that a machine learnin.....»»
Solids that are also liquids: Elastic tensors of superionic materials
Understanding the elastic properties of solid-state ionic conductors, also known as superionic materials, is a crucial challenge in developing the solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) that could replace the liquid organic electrolytes used today, thereby.....»»
Researchers reach milestone in measurement of airborne mercury
New research from the University of Nevada, Reno, is expected to play an important role in the global battle against airborne mercury pollution, a serious health threat to people and wildlife alike......»»
A novel method of storing data using the dielectric constant rather than electrical resistivity
A research team, affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel method of storing data using the dielectric constant, rather than the electrical resistivity. According to the research team, their findings are expected to open a new route to develop funct.....»»
Here’s how and why you should set up cardio fitness on Apple Watch and iPhone
One of the valuable, and lesser-known health features of Apple Watch is cardio fitness. The measurement is based on your VO2 max which Apple Watch can estimate when recording three specific workouts. Follow along for a look at how to use cardio fitn.....»»
Waterfall Security Solutions partners with Yokogawa to improve industrial security
Waterfall Security Solutions announced a collaboration agreement with Yokogawa, a provider of industrial automation and test and measurement solutions. This new collaboration will make Waterfall’s Unidirectional Gateway cybersecurity products a.....»»
Measurement tool creates new possibilities for understanding human evolution
New research shows that brain development in humans and other primates is closely linked to skeletal development, a finding that creates new avenues for studying the evolution and development of the human brain......»»
Active terahertz beam steering based on mechanical deformation of a liquid crystal elastomer metasurface
Traditionally, active metasurface research has primarily focused on changing the dielectric constant and permeability of the substrate, which frequently results in resonance effect and ohmic loss. However, a reconfigurable metasurface based on mechan.....»»
Working out with Apple Watch? These smart scales sync weight with iPhone
Apple Watch can help you stay motivated to exercise and improve your health, and smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to track your progress. If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in th.....»»
XING Mobility testing immersion cooling battery-based energy storage systems in Japan
XING Mobility, a Taiwan-based developer of immersion cooling battery packs, has cooperated with Japan-based measurement instrument maker NF Holdings to test energy storage systems based on such battery packs for use in office buildings, residential c.....»»
The Donnan potential, revealed at last
The Donnan electric potential arises from an imbalance of charges at the interface of a charged membrane and a liquid, and for more than a century it has stubbornly eluded direct measurement. Many researchers have even written off such a measurement.....»»