Wearable air sampler clip can monitor personal exposure to COVID-19
COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of virus-laden aerosols and respiratory droplets that infected individuals expel.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 4, 2022
New fitness sensor uses sweat to monitor real-time performance
Researchers have developed a prototype wearable sensor, developed with a new MXene–hydrogel compound, which may prove valuable to athletes.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2021
‘Pop-up’ electronic sensors could detect when individual heart cells misbehave
Engineers have developed a powerful new tool that monitors the electrical activity inside heart cells, using tiny “pop-up” sensors.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021
Low-cost AI soil sensors could help farmers curb fertiliser use
Technology could help growers work out the best time to use fertiliser on their crops and how much is needed considering weather and soil.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
Impaired-driver sensor could pave the way for safer vehicles
Researchers have made heat-resistant, pressure-detecting sensors that, when attached to seats, can tell whether a driver is drowsy or sick.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
New early-warning spoilage test can be printed inside a milk carton
Researchers have developed a test to reveal bacterial contamination in dairy products well before they have a chance to reach anyone’s lips.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2021
Stretchable pressure sensor could lead to better robotics and prosthetics
Researchers have found a way to address this issue and have designed a new pressure sensor that can be stretched up to 50 percent.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2021
Quantum brain sensors used to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinson's
New highly sensitive quantum sensors for the brain may in the future be able to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinsons
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021
New technology gives smart cars 'X-ray' vision, detecting hidden pedestrians, cyclists
Australian researchers have developed disruptive technology allowing autonomous vehicles to track pedestrians hidden behind buildings.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 27, 2021
Skin-inspired sensors show how our body moves
Scientists have created wearable, stitchable, and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and bundles of carbon fiber.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 4, 2021
Smartphone sensors are capable of detecting if you are high on cannabis
Researcher leads new study that shows data from smartphone sensors combined with time features can detect a cannabis high.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 30, 2021
How a Tootsie Roll® can monitor your health
Single-use diagnostic tests often aren’t practical for health professionals or patients in resource-limited, cost conscious areas.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 27, 2021
Smartphone sensor data could detect if you are 'high'
A smartphone sensor, much like what is used in GPS systems, might be a way to determine whether or not someone is high from canibus.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021
New DNA sensor can quickly determine whether viruses are infectious
A new sensor can distinguish infectious viruses from noninfectious ones thanks to selective DNA fragments and sensitive nanopore technology.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021
How robots can tell how clean is ‘clean’
Cleaning robots have evolved from disc-shaped vacuum cleaners found in homes to advanced models that can navigate complex spaces.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021
Full spectrum digital sensing unleashed for imaging, audio, and driverless cars
Have you ever photographed a beautiful sunset or recorded a live gig on your phone, only to yield over-saturated and fuzzy images.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021
New portable optical sensor could detect brain injury through a single drop of blood
A portable optical sensor system would allow a medic or layperson to quickly diagnose the severity of a brain injury in the field
Joshua Shavit
Aug 29, 2021
New wireless diaper sensors powered by biofuel cell could help prevent diabetes
Thanks to science and modern medicine, we know a lot more now about the early signs of certain diseases and which biomarkers to check.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Small, lightweight, gas sensors can monitor air pollution through e-skins
Scientists develop novel gas sensors with improved detection sensitivity and durability by combining organic and inorganic materials
Joseph Shavit
Aug 17, 2021
Giant gravitational wave detectors could peer back to see a universe before stars
Just 5 years ago, physicists opened a new window on the universe when they first detected gravitational waves, ripples in space itself
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