Florida State University researchers have discovered a pathway within a certain type of molecule that limits chemical ...

Piezofluorochromism, the phenomenon of materials reversibly changing their fluorescent color when pressure is applied, is ...

This all happens through wires and requires that the lights you want to connect to the switch are bound by long strands of ...

Scientists aim to build the first graviton detector to explore gravity's quantum nature, despite significant challenges.

Emerging market opportunities are evident in transforming car roofs into smart screens, photovoltaic cells, and UAV platforms. Key innovations include panoramic sunroofs, ceiling screens, projection ...

Optical-based smoke alarms use light instead. They are slightly better at detecting the large smoke particles created by slow ...

For as long as people have watched storms roll across the sky, lightning has inspired awe and fear. You can see the flash and ...

In industrial automation, sensors are not just accessories, they are critical components that directly affect machine performance, operator safety and production efficiency. A poorly selected sensor ...

Smoke alarms save lives, but if they shriek every time you sear a steak or run a hot shower, you are more likely to silence or disable them than to trust them. The real fix is not to lower your guard, ...

Abstract: Tactile and proximity sensing is essential for robotic tasks involving human–robot interaction and manipulation. However, existing dual-mode sensors often face challenges such as ...

Researchers in Sweden have unveiled a way to create high-performance electronic electrodes using nothing more than visible light and specially designed water-soluble monomers. This gentle, ...

IKEA has launched its new Gömpyssling LED light with sensor. It's a motion-activated light which automatically switches on when you open a cupboard or step into a space, then turns itself off after ...