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NASA Launches DXL-2 Payload to Study X-Ray Emissions in Space

The blackness of space. There isn't much visible light in space - but there are numerous other wavelengths of light and scientists want to know what's out there and where it comes from.

7 Dec 2015

Festo's New Service Unit Module MSE6-E2M Efficiently Reduces Energy Consumption

The new energy efficiency module MSE6-E2M from Festo makes energy saving in compressed air systems as simple as can be. This intelligent service unit system monitors and regulates operating parameters in new and existing plants fully automatically.

27 Nov 2015

Wi-Fi Router Tapped to Power Devices

University of Washington engineers have developed a novel technology that uses a Wi-Fi router — a source of ubiquitous but untapped energy in indoor environments — to power devices.

19 Nov 2015

New High-Precision Technique to Examine Magnetic Fields in the Sun’s Atmosphere

An international team of researchers, led by Queen’s University Belfast, has devised a high-precision method of examining magnetic fields in the Sun’s atmosphere, representing a significant leap forward in the investigation of solar flares and potentially catastrophic ‘space weather’.

18 Nov 2015

Latest STMicroelectronics Power-Supply Chip Could End Vampire Power

The reign of dreaded "vampire power" could be about to end thanks to the latest power-supply chip from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications.

28 Oct 2015

Tihany Magnetic Observatory Registers Large Solar Storm

According to observations from the Tihany Magnetic Observatory in Hungary, the indices used by scientists to assess the Sun's geomagnetic perturbations to the Earth are unable to detect some of these events, which could put both power supply and communication networks at risk.

19 Oct 2015

Dual Frequency Wireless Charging Platform Could Charge Multiple Devices Concurrently

A wireless charger that's compatible with different consumer electronics from different brands is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to research by electrical engineers at the University of California, San Diego.

14 Oct 2015

WattStopper’s FSP-201 Low Voltage Sensors Simplify Compliance with ASHRAE 90.1 and California Title 24 Requirements

WattStopper®, a leading and trusted manufacturer of energy efficient lighting controls for commercial and residential use, today announced a new product and new capabilities for its FSP-200 series sensors. Ideal for areas such as parking facilities, gas stations, pedestrian pathways, and warehouses, these next generation sensors maximize safety and security, and simplify compliance with the latest ASHRAE 90.1 (2010)/IECC (2012) and California Title 24 (2013) garage and outdoor lighting control requirements.

16 Sep 2015

US Nuclear to Build Radiation In-Water Monitoring Equipment for South Korean Environmental Protection Agency

US Nuclear Corp. announced that it has received $118,000 in the first phase of purchase orders to build radiation in-water monitoring equipment for a South Korean environmental protection agency and research institute. "Detecting radiation in-water, real-time and continuously, is one of our specialties. This is a very exciting opportunity for us to build one of our unique systems aimed to protect the environment and population against potential radiation exposure," commented Robert I. Goldstein, President, CEO and Chairman.

14 Sep 2015

MagnifiSense Wearable Sensor Detects Users' Interactions with Appliances, Helps Track individual's Carbon Footprint

In today's smart home, technologies can track how much energy a particular appliance like a refrigerator or television or hair dryer is gobbling up. What they don't typically show is which person in the house actually flicked the switch.

9 Sep 2015