Floating nanosphere enables super sensor
An ETH Zurich team has demonstrated a floating nanosphere that can be used to measure extremely weak electric fields.
AI-based algorithm estimates heat stress levels
Aside from existing data of humidity, temperature and pulse, the new algorithm estimates the level of heat stress based on…
IISc ploystyrene ‘jugaad’ cuts nano-sensor cost
Indian Institute of Science's ultra-sensitive nanosensor for detecting carbon monoxide was developed without using lithography, thus significantly cutting the cost…
Self-interference cancellation doubles bandwidth
A start-up founded by Sriram Vishwanath has developed a signal cancellation technology, which may become an integral element of just…
Quantum ready: WEF lists 10 emerging tech of 2017
A diverse range of breakthrough technologies could soon be playing a role in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, according…
Drones use AI to fight poaching in Africa
AI software company Neurala is collaborating with the Lindbergh Foundation to stop the poaching of rhinos and elephants in South…
IBM develops low-level task automation
An IBM team from Ireland has completed the initial phase of the One Button Machine project that aims to automate…
Virtual machines boost server density loads
With Fujitsu's technology, a data centre operating with 10 partitions at a server rack operating efficiency of 50% will be…
Capturing satellite signals to sense soil moisture
The technology developed at Purdue uses a specialised receiver to capture reflections of communication satellite signals having wavelengths of about…
Nanotech turns fabric into loudspeaker
Like a traditional loudspeaker, the sheet-like, flexible device can transmit sound, according to researchers.