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Low-Cost Specialized Sensor Systems Could Combat Nutrient Pollution

To combat a form of environmental contamination known as nutrient pollution, a federal coalition recently challenged states and local communities to use affordable specialized sensor systems via the Nutrient Sensor Action Challenge, a program that began in 2014.

31 Jul 2017

3D-Printed Smart Sensors to Monitor Environment, Saving Lives

In a disaster, early warning is paramount to escaping from a danger, such as a chemical leak or a forest fire. Motivated to advance safety features, a team from KAUST is employing 3D printing to develop an economical, reliable system to signal danger.

24 Jul 2017

Super-Sensitive Measurement Technique Could Aid Advancement in Medical Research, Environmental Monitoring

A new technique for measuring very small objects could pave the way to cheaper, more accurate sensors for use in fields such as gas detection and medical research.

3 Jul 2017

IoT for Greener Cities Challenge Finds Promising Solutions to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Four innovative projects have been declared the winners of the Internet of Things for Greener Cities Challenge: a competition created through a Young Global Leaders initiative of the World Economic Forum to find the most promising solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in cities.

6 Jun 2017

MIT Launches New "SENSE.nano" Center Before the Opening of "MIT.nano"

Prior the official launch of the new MIT.nano building that is proposed to house some of the world’s superior facilities for research in nanotechnology and nanoscience, MIT last week officially opened a new “center of excellence” known as the SENSE.nano. The center is devoted to expand the boundaries of studies related to sensing technologies.

1 Jun 2017

New Fiber Optic Distributed Sensors Rapidly Sense Strain and Temperature Changes in Bridges and Dams

Distributed sensors are increasingly used these days to regularly monitor the structural health of large structures such as bridges or dams. A newly developed fiber optic distributed sensor, with 1 million sensing points, will be able to detect structural problems in a much faster manner compared to those that are currently available.

5 May 2017