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Sensor: a device, module, machine, or subsystem whose purpose is to detect events or changes in its environment and send the information to other electronics, frequently a computer processor.
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MAY 23, 2018Space & Astronomy
Back in December, a critical component of the Mars-based Curiosity rover’s drill stopped working. In particular, t ...Written By: Anthony BouchardMAY 16, 2018Videos
People with diabetes, especially those with insulin-dependent Type 1 diabetes, have to be constantly aware of their bloo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAY 09, 2018Technology
BigRep's 3D printer can be used to design versatile treads and internal patterns for the tires to suit road cycling, mou ...Written By: Julia TraversMAY 08, 2018Technology
As the Kickstarter page puts it, Hiuni is "designed for shared live-view stargazing experiences and fun learning right o ...Written By: Julia TraversMAY 05, 2018Technology
Can Amber Yang's Space Debris Cloud-Tracking Make Space Safer?Written By: Julia TraversMAY 04, 2018Technology
Streamr and Smart Citizen Use Blockchain to Make Pollution Data Belong to EveryoneWritten By: Julia TraversMAY 02, 2018Health & Medicine
MRI scans can look deep into the brain using powerful magnets to see brain anatomy and structure. Different types of MRI ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 30, 2018Videos
Earth is the only planet we know of that supports life, but Saturn's moon Titan seems like a potential candidate as well ...Written By: Anthony BouchardAPR 27, 2018Technology
The Wall++ is a smart wall that has multiple data-detecting and interactive capabilities.Written By: Julia TraversAPR 26, 2018Chemistry & Physics
A group of engineering researchers from the University of Minnesota announced they had developed a customizable, ...Written By: Daniel DuanAPR 26, 2018Technology
Pavegen tech uses the energy of walking to store and supply power in urban environments.Written By: Julia TraversAPR 13, 2018Technology
"The ultimate goal of this work is to develop a routine, unobtrusive alcohol and drug monitoring device for patients in ...Written By: Julia TraversAPR 05, 2018Chemistry & Physics
Physicists have long pondered the question: why is our universe made mostly of matter but not antimatter? Theoretically, ...Written By: Daniel DuanAPR 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 26, 2018Cardiology
For people with type 1 diabetes, being unaware of a hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) event could be very dangerous. To hel ...Written By: Kara MarkerMAR 23, 2018Technology
These wind turbines are designed to measure and deter encounters with protected birds.Written By: Julia TraversMAR 21, 2018Chemistry & Physics
Flexible electronics are not just visually cool, they also represent a popular trend in technology: consumers want their ...Written By: Daniel DuanMAR 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 DuanMAR 16, 2018Technology
With the use of specialized satellites, companies and governments can keep careful tabs on emissions.Written By: Julia TraversMAR 14, 2018Technology
Knowing when and how much to water a plant year-round can be challenging.Written By: Julia TraversMAR 12, 2018Clinical & Molecular DX
A new sensory tool to detect and diagnose inflammatory diseases measures and analyzes molecules as they pass single-file ...Written By: Kara MarkerFEB 28, 2018Videos
NASA's Curiosity rover sports a unique drilling tool that lets the SUV-sized Mars exploration vehicle sample the red pla ...Written By: Anthony Bouchard
MAY 23, 2018
Space & Astronomy
Back in December, a critical component of the Mars-based Curiosity rover’s drill stopped working. In particular, t
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
MAY 16, 2018
Videos
People with diabetes, especially those with insulin-dependent Type 1 diabetes, have to be constantly aware of their bloo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAY 09, 2018
Technology
BigRep's 3D printer can be used to design versatile treads and internal patterns for the tires to suit road cycling, mou
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 08, 2018
Technology
As the Kickstarter page puts it, Hiuni is "designed for shared live-view stargazing experiences and fun learning right o
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 05, 2018
Technology
Can Amber Yang's Space Debris Cloud-Tracking Make Space Safer?
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 04, 2018
Technology
Streamr and Smart Citizen Use Blockchain to Make Pollution Data Belong to Everyone
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAY 02, 2018
Health & Medicine
MRI scans can look deep into the brain using powerful magnets to see brain anatomy and structure. Different types of MRI
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
APR 30, 2018
Videos
Earth is the only planet we know of that supports life, but Saturn's moon Titan seems like a potential candidate as well
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
APR 27, 2018
Technology
The Wall++ is a smart wall that has multiple data-detecting and interactive capabilities.
Written By:
Julia Travers
APR 26, 2018
Chemistry & Physics
A group of engineering researchers from the University of Minnesota announced they had developed a customizable,
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
APR 26, 2018
Technology
Pavegen tech uses the energy of walking to store and supply power in urban environments.
Written By:
Julia Travers
APR 13, 2018
Technology
"The ultimate goal of this work is to develop a routine, unobtrusive alcohol and drug monitoring device for patients in
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
APR 05, 2018
Chemistry & Physics
Physicists have long pondered the question: why is our universe made mostly of matter but not antimatter? Theoretically,
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
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 26, 2018
Cardiology
For people with type 1 diabetes, being unaware of a hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) event could be very dangerous. To hel
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
MAR 23, 2018
Technology
These wind turbines are designed to measure and deter encounters with protected birds.
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAR 21, 2018
Chemistry & Physics
Flexible electronics are not just visually cool, they also represent a popular trend in technology: consumers want their
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
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
MAR 16, 2018
Technology
With the use of specialized satellites, companies and governments can keep careful tabs on emissions.
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAR 14, 2018
Technology
Knowing when and how much to water a plant year-round can be challenging.
Written By:
Julia Travers
MAR 12, 2018
Clinical & Molecular DX
A new sensory tool to detect and diagnose inflammatory diseases measures and analyzes molecules as they pass single-file
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
FEB 28, 2018
Videos
NASA's Curiosity rover sports a unique drilling tool that lets the SUV-sized Mars exploration vehicle sample the red pla
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard