Plasma Thrusters Used on Satellites Could be Much More Powerful

It was believed that Hall thrusters, an efficient kind of electric propulsion widely used in orbit, need to be large to produce a lot of thrust. Now, a new study from the...

Microelectronics Give Researchers a Remote Control for Biological Robots

First, they walked. Then, they saw the light. Now, miniature biological robots have gained a new trick: remote control. These hybrid “eBiobots” are the first to...

Smart Walking Stick Could Aid Visually Impaired

A new take on an old design using artificial intelligence has the potential to make life incredibly easier for the visually impaired.

Tunable, Narrow Linewidth, Chip-Scale Lasers

Mateus Corato Zanarella is the lead author of a Nature Photonics article describing the creation of tunable visible lasers of very pure colors from near-ultraviolet to near-infrared that fit on a fingertip.

How Well Do You Know Medical Robots?

How much do you know about medical robots, a market expected to reach $22.89 billion by 2030? Find out with this quiz.

Using Ultrasound Waves to Move Objects

By placing a metamaterial pattern on the surface of an object, the researchers were able to use sound to steer it in a certain direction without physically touching it.

How Much Do You Know About Ethernet?

Everyone uses Ethernet all the time. It's that cable you plug in to connect stuff. How much do you know about it? Take this quiz to find out.

Low-Cost Sensor to Detect Metals in Non-Invasive Fluids

Researchers have developed a portable sensor made of simple materials to detect heavy metals in sweat, which is easily sampled.

Sensors Read Minds and Restore Movement

Resulting in applications once thought impossible, sensor technology for understanding mind-body interface builds on research for space travel.

3D-Printed Prostheses — Accessible and Affordable

This is a new process for the 3D printing of complete one-piece structurally sound prosthetic limbs.

5 Ws of Ice-Shedding Coating

A team of researchers at University of Houston have developed a deicing spray in which detachment can be accurately controlled and accelerated.

How Much Do You Know About Wi-Fi 6?

Do you know some of the performance updates that have been added to Wi-Fi 6 since its introduction? Find out with this quiz.

Micro Light-Emitting Diodes for VLC

Light-emitting diode (LED) solid-state lighting technology offers low power consumption and cost, small size, and a long lifespan. Plus, it’s environmentally friendly.

Lighting the Way to Sustainability with PoE

Commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 18 percent of the total energy consumed in this country.

Measurement Technology Drives Vehicle Development Forward

Thorough vehicle dynamics tests provide the data that will inform the final setup of the chassis and the characteristics of the control systems.

SkinKit Offers Versatile, Wearable On-Skin Computing

The next generation of wearable computing technology will be even closer to the wearer than a watch or glasses: It will be affixed to the skin.

Laser Attack Blinds Autonomous Vehicles, Deleting Pedestrians and Confusing Cars

Research reveals that expertly timed lasers shined at an approaching LIDAR system can create a blind spot in front of the vehicle.

Thin Flexible Sensor Characterizes High-Speed Airflows on Curved Surfaces

To improve efficiency, it is necessary to characterize and reduce flow separation on curved surfaces.

LoRaWAN - Designed for Wireless Sensor Networking

Learn about LoRaWAN networking as a solution for connecting wireless sensors at long distances, while extending battery life.

New Nanoparticle-Based Sensors Can Measure Residual Herbicides in Food

The work shows the real-world viability of their easy-to-use and inexpensive methods of testing.

New Products

New products for February 2023, including stainless-steel specialty inductive proximity sensors, hermetically sealed position sensors, and more.

Understanding the Wi-Fi® Variants

What the typical consumer needs is a low-cost, high-speed communications mechanism that has few data restrictions and is unmetered.

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Executive Roundtable: Additive Manufacturing

According to Grand View Research, the global additive manufacturing market size is estimated to reach $76.16 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 20.8 percent.

The Need for Speed: Strategies for Data and Testing in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Despite recent supply-chain disruptions, semiconductor buyers are increasingly spoiled for choice when it comes to chip manufacturers.

Low Creep, Low Relaxation Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Inflatable and deployable beams and masts are often made of polymer composites and may be stored for one to two years in space before deployment.