Terahertz waves and acoustic modulation: A datalink “Odd Couple”?
Researchers have mixed two radically different forms of energy waves, using laser-generated acoustic pulses to modulate terahertz waves generated by…
The need for Gate Driver ICs for motion control
The increase in the adoption of engine control, smart grid and smart home technology and the increased need for high…
Tiny terahertz laser redirects 80% of light
Since most terahertz radiation applications require directed light, researchers have found a way to redirect most of the light that…
Share app functions across devices
Virtualisation enables existing applications to share their functionality without modification, delivering a scenario more powerful than Apple's Handover feature.
Sensors detect driver drowsiness
Panasonic's technology detects and predicts a driver's drowsiness using non-contact measurement of blinking features and facial expressions.
RNA circuits induce cells to carry out computations
The circuit designs, which resemble conventional electronic circuits, self-assemble in bacterial cells, allowing them to sense incoming messages and respond…
Battery-free cellphone eliminates A-D to save power
The cellphone is the first battery-free phone that can send and receive calls by harvesting either ambient light or radio…
Thin photodetector circulates light in nano-cavities
The single-crystalline germanium nano-membrane photodetector combines a unique fabrication method and light-trapping structures, according to engineers.
Phone sensors predict binge drinking
Current smartphones incorporate multi-modal sensors that are able to collect meta-data that help infer when drinking occasions are either occurring…
Solar-powered sensor remotely monitors soil condition
For faster and accurate monitoring, Lapis Semiconductor has combined low-power MCUs, communication devices and temperature sensors with pH and EC…