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Image Sensor
Image Sensor: or imager, is a sensor that detects and conveys information used to make an image. It does so by converting the variable attenuation of light waves into signals, small bursts of current that convey the information. The waves can be light or other electromagnetic radiation.
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APR 04, 2018Neuroscience
Picture a scene in which a cap with electrode sensors is fitted on to a person's scalp, connected to an electroencep ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAR 28, 2018Videos
When there is a complex medical concern involving the brain, imaging is crucial to getting the best possible diagnosis. ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAR 18, 2018Space & Astronomy
The Sun is the closest star to our planet, so it’s not surprising to learn that astronomers study it as frequently ...Written By: Anthony BouchardMAR 16, 2018Chemistry & Physics
LIDAR, or light detection and ranging, is the technology that allows autonomous vehicles to detect an obstacle and avoid ...Written By: Daniel DuanFEB 25, 2018Space & Astronomy
Out of the dozens of moons that orbit Saturn, Titan is perhaps one of the most interesting. Not only is it the largest o ...Written By: Anthony BouchardFEB 20, 2018Technology
This invention could follow a user in the mid-air, displaying content as they move.Written By: Julia TraversFEB 07, 2018Technology
Motion sickness is a natural side effect of virtual reality (VR) experiences for many people.Written By: Julia TraversJAN 24, 2018Space & Astronomy
SpaceX’s brand-new Falcon Heavy rocket is now one step closer to blasting off. The commercial space company conduc ...Written By: Anthony BouchardJAN 23, 2018Plants & Animals
Bee colonies range in size, and most would probably agree with the thought that larger colonies produce more noise than ...Written By: Anthony BouchardJAN 02, 2018Space & Astronomy
If you didn’t already know, the International Space Station now has a new sensor called the Space Debris Sensor (S ...Written By: Anthony BouchardDEC 29, 2017Technology
Rao's Tethys device is named after the Greek Titan Goddess of Fresh Water.Written By: Julia TraversDEC 18, 2017Space & Astronomy
It seems to be a busy week for the International Space Station. Not only did it see a successful resupply mission by way ...Written By: Anthony BouchardDEC 11, 2017Space & Astronomy
Comprised of spent rocket boosters, retired satellites, and other unwanted knick-knacks that make their way into outer s ...Written By: Anthony BouchardDEC 06, 2017Space & Astronomy
The heart of the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is now on the move once again after NASA opened the door on ...Written By: Anthony BouchardNOV 28, 2017Space & Astronomy
If monitoring the Earth from above is on your to-do list, then two of the best ways to go about it are with drones or sa ...Written By: Anthony BouchardNOV 23, 2017Chemistry & Physics
the focus on how autonomous driving technology shapes the future of the transportation of goods. Tesla’s semi-trai ...Written By: Daniel DuanNOV 21, 2017Plants & Animals
Curious researchers based out of Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute tagged 63 blue whales with moti ...Written By: Anthony BouchardNOV 01, 2017Space & Astronomy
With Mars being as captivating as it is, it’s not surprising that space agencies have put as much time and effort ...Written By: Anthony BouchardOCT 24, 2017Space & Astronomy
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is set to succeed the Hubble Space Telescope as the agency’s primar ...Written By: Anthony BouchardOCT 19, 2017Microbiology
The World Health Organization recently estimated that there are approximately 48.4 million illnesses attributed to ...Written By: Sarah HertrichOCT 09, 2017Neuroscience
The lowly worm isn't usually considered an exciting or valuable animal. Many worms are stuck on the end of a ho ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimOCT 03, 2017Microbiology
Researchers have been looking for ways to image brain activity in animals that are not only alive but behaving normally ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 29, 2017Microbiology
Algae like Chlamydomonas use sunlight to perform photosynthesis, that’s old news. New research by Oliver Bäum ...Written By: Kerry EvansSEP 15, 2017Space & Astronomy
NASA’s Earl Maize officially called the end of the Cassini mission on Friday as the agency ordered the probe into ...Written By: Anthony Bouchard
APR 04, 2018
Neuroscience
Picture a scene in which a cap with electrode sensors is fitted on to a person's scalp, connected to an electroencep
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAR 28, 2018
Videos
When there is a complex medical concern involving the brain, imaging is crucial to getting the best possible diagnosis.
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAR 18, 2018
Space & Astronomy
The Sun is the closest star to our planet, so it’s not surprising to learn that astronomers study it as frequently
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
MAR 16, 2018
Chemistry & Physics
LIDAR, or light detection and ranging, is the technology that allows autonomous vehicles to detect an obstacle and avoid
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
FEB 25, 2018
Space & Astronomy
Out of the dozens of moons that orbit Saturn, Titan is perhaps one of the most interesting. Not only is it the largest o
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
FEB 20, 2018
Technology
This invention could follow a user in the mid-air, displaying content as they move.
Written By:
Julia Travers
FEB 07, 2018
Technology
Motion sickness is a natural side effect of virtual reality (VR) experiences for many people.
Written By:
Julia Travers
JAN 24, 2018
Space & Astronomy
SpaceX’s brand-new Falcon Heavy rocket is now one step closer to blasting off. The commercial space company conduc
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JAN 23, 2018
Plants & Animals
Bee colonies range in size, and most would probably agree with the thought that larger colonies produce more noise than
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JAN 02, 2018
Space & Astronomy
If you didn’t already know, the International Space Station now has a new sensor called the Space Debris Sensor (S
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 29, 2017
Technology
Rao's Tethys device is named after the Greek Titan Goddess of Fresh Water.
Written By:
Julia Travers
DEC 18, 2017
Space & Astronomy
It seems to be a busy week for the International Space Station. Not only did it see a successful resupply mission by way
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 11, 2017
Space & Astronomy
Comprised of spent rocket boosters, retired satellites, and other unwanted knick-knacks that make their way into outer s
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 06, 2017
Space & Astronomy
The heart of the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is now on the move once again after NASA opened the door on
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
NOV 28, 2017
Space & Astronomy
If monitoring the Earth from above is on your to-do list, then two of the best ways to go about it are with drones or sa
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
NOV 23, 2017
Chemistry & Physics
the focus on how autonomous driving technology shapes the future of the transportation of goods. Tesla’s semi-trai
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
NOV 21, 2017
Plants & Animals
Curious researchers based out of Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute tagged 63 blue whales with moti
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
NOV 01, 2017
Space & Astronomy
With Mars being as captivating as it is, it’s not surprising that space agencies have put as much time and effort
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
OCT 24, 2017
Space & Astronomy
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is set to succeed the Hubble Space Telescope as the agency’s primar
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
OCT 19, 2017
Microbiology
The World Health Organization recently estimated that there are approximately 48.4 million illnesses attributed to
...
Written By:
Sarah Hertrich
OCT 09, 2017
Neuroscience
The lowly worm isn't usually considered an exciting or valuable animal. Many worms are stuck on the end of a ho
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 03, 2017
Microbiology
Researchers have been looking for ways to image brain activity in animals that are not only alive but behaving normally
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 29, 2017
Microbiology
Algae like Chlamydomonas use sunlight to perform photosynthesis, that’s old news. New research by Oliver Bäum
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
SEP 15, 2017
Space & Astronomy
NASA’s Earl Maize officially called the end of the Cassini mission on Friday as the agency ordered the probe into
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard