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Passive Sensing on Public Buses Could Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

Scientists have established a new method for detecting the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in air filters placed on public buses. The findings, published on the medRxiv* preprint server, highlight the potential use of air filters in the fight against COVID-19.

By Sarah Moore 9 Jun 2021

Sitewide Protection for Even the Most Challenging of Environments

Sitewide protection for even the most challenging of environments – ION Science fixed gas detectors support monitoring for whole area operations. Image Credit: Ion Science Ens...

From Ion Science 9 Jun 2021

TriEye Partners with Trimble to Explore the Use of Next-Generation SWIR-Based Autonomous Vision Systems

Israeli startup TriEye, developer of the world’s first mass-market Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) image sensor, announced today its collaboration with Trimble, a global leader in machine control technology for agriculture and construction.

From TriEye 9 Jun 2021

Highly Radiation Resistant Lenses for CCTV cameras

Resolve Optics reports on the growing demand for radiation-resistant fixed focus and zoom lenses for CCTV cameras used for visual inspection in nuclear power stations.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 8 Jun 2021

Wearable Sensor Reveals Link Between Blood Pressure and Intracranial Pressure

Brazilian researchers have simultaneously demonstrated the mechanism linking high blood pressure to elevated intracranial pressure, validated a non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring method, and proposed a treatment for high blood pressure that does not affect intracranial hypertension.

8 Jun 2021

Sensors on Rooftops Provide Reliable Urban Emission Estimates by Measuring CO2 in the Air

Carbon dioxide emissions in Los Angeles fell 33% in April of 2020 compared with previous years, as roads emptied and economic activity slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study in Geophysical Research Letters.

8 Jun 2021

Always Up to Date – New Edition of InfraTec's Detector Catalogue

The specialist reading for sensor industry including the world's first eight-channel detector and other new members of the LRM family.

From InfraTec GmbH 7 Jun 2021

Wearable on the Fingertips Could Reduce 'Postural Sway' and Improve Balance Among Seniors

Japanese researchers have developed and tested a prototype device -- wearable on the fingertips -- that incorporates the concept of 'light touch' to enhance the sense of balance.

4 Jun 2021

Nanoscale Sensor Provides Minimally Disruptive Measurements of Water Potential in Leaves

Water regulation in leaves is vital to a plant's health, affecting its growth and yield, disease susceptibility and drought resistance.

4 Jun 2021

Engineers Create a Programmable Fiber

MIT researchers have created the first fiber with digital capabilities, able to sense, store, analyze, and infer activity after being sewn into a shirt.

4 Jun 2021

Continuous Glucose Monitors Improve Blood Sugar Control in Certain Patients

According to a study performed by Kaiser Permanente, the use of continuous glucose monitors is linked to improved blood sugar control and fewer emergency department visits for hypoglycemia, specifically for patients suffering from insulin-treated type 2 diabetes. The study was published in the JAMA journal on June 2nd, 2021.

3 Jun 2021

Soft, Strain-Sensing Device for Non-Invasive and Real-Time Detection of Skin Disorders

By putting a piece of soft, strain-sensing sheet on the skin may be able to detect skin disorders non-invasively and in real-time very soon.

31 May 2021

Researchers Develop New Immunosensor Based on Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer Principle

Immunosensors are widely used in immunoassays to detect antigens. One such immunosensor is a quenchbody, which contains a modified antibody fragment with a quenched fluorescent dye.

28 May 2021

Universal UV-Visible Accessory for Flow Chemistry

Designed for use with almost any commercial flow chemistry system - the high-performance Flow-UV™ UV-Visible spectrophotometric detector from Uniqsis fits conveniently into even crowded fume cupboards.

From Uniqsis Ltd 27 May 2021