A small, inexpensive sensor could save lives by triggering an alarm when children or pets are left alone in vehicles. The new device, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo,... Read more
Novel technology could one day help determine optimal window for cancer treatment The interstitial pressure inside a tumor is often remarkably high compared to normal tissues and is thought... Read more
The sensor can be placed in a mobile or embedded in the crib, out of the baby’s reach. Researchers in Texas have made a medial breakthrough in the fight against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,... Read more
According to a 2009 estimate by the U.S. Society of Civil Engineers, more than one in four U.S. bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. While newer “smart... Read more
At the International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and Holst Centre report a 2.4GHz/915MHz wake-up receiver which consumes only 51µW power. This record low power achievement opens the... Read more