Sensors : Science World Report

Apr 24, 2017 06:10 AM EDT

Conductive Carbon Nanotubes Synthesized By Scientists May Hold The Key To Novel Application Of Nanotechnology In Electronics And Medicine

Smart skins, sensors and carbon nanotube textiles are the future of nanotechnology.

Feb 11, 2016 10:06 AM EST

Fish Fins May Sense Touch Like Human Fingertips

Could fish fins be able to sense touch like human fingertips?

Jan 26, 2016 03:10 PM EST

Sensors: Scientists Create Flexible, Transparent Pressure Sensor

Researchers have created a flexible and transparent pressure sensor that can accurately measure pressure distribution.

Dec 02, 2015 04:42 PM EST

Sensor Made With 'Chewing Gum' Is Stretchable And Wearable

A team of scientists have created a new stretchable and wearable sensor using chewing gum.

Nov 25, 2015 12:22 PM EST

Smart 'Gold' Sensor Detects Single Molecule In Chemical Compounds

Researchers have created a 'golden' smart sensor that can detect single molecules in chemical and biological compounds.

Nov 19, 2015 11:53 AM EST

WiFi: Wireless Power Could Make The Internet Of Things A Reality

University of Washington engineers have developed a novel technology to power devices using something found in almost every home - a Wi-Fi router.

Nov 10, 2015 12:24 PM EST

New Printable, Lightweight Sensor Detects Body Temperature

Researchers have created an innovative temperature sensor that is printable, flexible and very light to carry. The new sensor can be used in health care and welfare applications, according to researchers at the University of Tokyo.

Sep 30, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

Robotic Hands May be More Dexterous with New Embedded Optical Sensors

Imagine a robotic hand that is dexterous enough to manipulate tiny objects. That's exactly what researchers are working toward with the help of optical sensors.

Jun 02, 2015 11:43 AM EDT

'Tweeting' Seals Help Scientists Probe Remote Seas with Their New Sensors

Seals are helping scientists plumb the depths of the world's remotest oceans. After hooking up seals with sensors, researchers have collected data that builds a detailed picture of areas that are currently difficult for humans to visit.

Apr 29, 2014 08:19 PM EDT

Can Sensors for Insects Help Save Crop Life Throughout the United States?

Farmers in the eastern U.S. received bad news last week for future protection of their crops because bats are dying in large numbers due to white-nose syndrome. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside think they can help.

Jan 14, 2014 04:26 PM EST

Mobile Sensors Generate Precise Map of Air Pollution

For almost two years, researchers at ETH Zurich have been measuring air quality along tram lines in Zurich with mobile sensors, generating precise maps that for the first time show when and where air pollution in Zurich is at its highest.

Sep 10, 2013 09:54 AM EDT

Tropical Butterfly Wings Inspire New Technologies

A new study conducted by the researchers of University of Exeter has made an exotic discovery about the beautiful shimmering wings of the tropical blue Morpho butterfly which could be used for innovating new technologies, from fabrics to sensors.