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New Method for Locating Small Space Debris from Orbit

Researchers have developed a technique to calculate the approach of small objects to satellites, enhancing space debris tracking and collision avoidance.

28 Feb 2025

Dielectric Elastomer Sensor for Real-Time Pressure and Vibration MonitoringShibaura Institute of Technology (SIT)

A group of researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) developed the Dielectric Elastomer Sensor (DES) to measure the pressure and vibration response in soft fluidic structures.

28 Feb 2025

Self-Sensing Steel Fiber Bars for Structural Monitoring

Research on self-sensing SFCBs offers a breakthrough in structural health monitoring, enabling real-time damage detection and enhancing infrastructure safety.

28 Feb 2025

Sanctuary AI Unveils Advanced Tactile Sensors for More Dexterous Robots

Sanctuary AI, which creates physical artificial intelligence for general-purpose robots, revealed that its Phoenix general-purpose robots now incorporate new tactile sensor technology.

28 Feb 2025

Researchers Boost Biosensor Sensitivity with OECT-Fuel Cell Integration

This study reveals how OECTs can amplify signals in fuel cells, leading to highly sensitive biosensors for environmental monitoring and health diagnostics.

28 Feb 2025

New Sampling Method Dramatically Improves Remote Sensing Accuracy

A new complexity-based sampling method enhances remote sensing interpretation accuracy in complex environments, reducing bias and improving representativeness.

28 Feb 2025

SMART Researchers Pioneer First-of-its-Kind Nanosensor for Real-Time Iron Detection in Plants

Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed a groundbreaking near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor capable of simultaneously detecting and differentiating between iron forms – Fe(II) and Fe(III) – in living plants.

28 Feb 2025

The End of Food Waste? How a New Smart Packaging Could Change Everything

Discover how intelligent packaging uses advanced sensors and smart technology to enhance food safety, extend shelf life, and reduce waste.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 28 Feb 2025

AI-Powered Smart Garment Improves Sleep Monitoring

A new smart garment with deep learning sensors offers precise, nonintrusive monitoring of sleep disorders, improving accuracy and user comfort in sleep health.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 27 Feb 2025

Fiber Computer Allows Apparel to Run Apps and “Understand” the Wearer

MIT researchers have developed an autonomous programmable computer in the form of an elastic fiber, which could monitor health conditions and physical activity, alerting the wearer to potential health risks in real-time.

27 Feb 2025

Pregnancy Blood Test ‘Rapid Sensor’ Can Detect Birth Risks Earlier

University of Queensland researchers have developed a new rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, preterm birth risks and hypertension, as early as 11 weeks – with a simple blood test.

27 Feb 2025

Engineered Defects Boost Graphene Sensor’s Ability to Detect Ammonia Gas

Research on plasma-treated graphene shows significant improvements in ammonia sensing, highlighting its potential in next-generation gas detection systems.

26 Feb 2025

Breakthrough in Diamond Quantum Sensors Boosts EV Battery Monitoring Accuracy

This study reveals advancements in heteroepitaxial diamond sensors, improving EV battery monitoring with high sensitivity and reliability for industrial use.

26 Feb 2025

Research Reveals Printable Image Sensor for Non-Destructive Testing

Chuo University's research introduces a hybrid PTE sensor, leveraging CNT and bismuth composites for effective non-destructive imaging in extreme conditions.

26 Feb 2025

What’s Lurking in the Universe? NASA's SPHEREx to Explore 300 Million Celestial Bodies

The SPHEREx space telescope aims to identify key chemical ingredients for life by surveying galaxies and icy bodies, advancing astrobiology and cosmic research.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 26 Feb 2025