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New Portable Sensor Could Aid First Responders in Search and Rescue Operations

When buildings collapse from bombings, earthquakes, or other disasters, the foremost step is to rescue people who may be trapped in the debris. However, it can be difficult to find entrapped people among the huge rubble.

20 Apr 2018

Nuclear Weapon Monitoring Through Innovative Technology

A technology that makes the monitoring of alterations in nuclear silos easier without the need to divulge secret information about the stored weapons has been developed. Researchers anticipate that in future, it will assist in verifying whether nations comply with disarmament treaties.

By Joan Nugent 20 Apr 2018

Backward Signal Improves Wireless Power Transfer

A method to boost the efficiency of wireless power transfer over long distances has been suggested by an international research team including scientists. This method has been tested with numerical simulations and experiments.

20 Apr 2018

Measuring Flow of Low Viscosity Fluids

Based on a radial flow technique, Titan Enterprises turbine flowmeter range provides the ideal way for accurately measuring the flow of low viscosity liquids. Classic turbine flowmeters use propeller type turbin...

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 19 Apr 2018

Virtual "Contact Lens" for Radar Satellites Improves Sea Level Measurements

Radar satellites provide the data used to map ocean currents and sea level. However, so far the radar's "eyes" have been blind in areas where the oceans are covered by ice. Researchers have currently formulated a new analysis technique to solve this issue.

18 Apr 2018

Miniaturized Probe Can Take Images of Body & Record Body Temperatures

Scientists from the University of Adelaide have designed a first-ever tiny fiber-optic probe with the ability to measure temperature and observe deep inside the body at the same time.

16 Apr 2018

Optic Fiber Sensors to Monitor Sleeping Patterns and Cardiopulmonary Activity

A team of researchers has designed and built optic fiber sensors which when embedded into a mattress, make it possible to non-invasively monitor breathing and movements.

12 Apr 2018

Compact W-Band Radar Module for Use in Industrial Sensors

Radars render the invisible things visible. By making millimeter-waves to penetrate through textiles, wood, cardboard, and plastics, they observe the things behind walls, inside packaging, or behind fog and smoke.

11 Apr 2018

Miniature Injectable Sensor Could Provide Prolonged Alcohol Monitoring

A team of engineers has built a tiny, ultra-low power injectable biosensor that could be used for uninterrupted, long-term alcohol monitoring. The chip is small enough to be implanted in the body just under the skin's surface & is powered wirelessly by a wearable device.

11 Apr 2018

MIPT Delivers World’s First Biosensor Chips Based on Copper & Graphene Oxide

Researchers have developed biosensor chips of unprecedented sensitivity, which are based on copper instead of the conventionally used gold. Besides making the device somewhat cheaper, this innovation will facilitate the manufacturing process.

11 Apr 2018

Software Solution Securely Connects Devices in Internet-of-Things

Cars, refrigerators, or dishwashers – more devices that are utilized every day are being connected over the IoT & thus can exchange data. Researchers are exploring ways to make it simpler to connect devices produced by various manufacturers.

11 Apr 2018

Radar Systems and Software Combo Enables Quick, Safe, and Cost-Effective Space Travel

Fraunhofer scientists have designed an innovative radar system and other technologies to enhance the protection of spacecraft against space junk. Not just this: the researchers have also developed an agile small satellite to make access to space more cost-effective and quicker.

11 Apr 2018