Abstract: A method to increase sensitivity of a resonant sensor for permittivity measurement is presented. The sensor is based on a quasi-lumped-element LC-tank whose resonant frequency is changed ...

When automating your smart home, much of the attention centers on cameras and lights, but I believe HomeKit door sensors are arguably among the most critical devices to add to your setup. I’ve written ...

Most modern cars have tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), which will alert you if your tires need air. While most of the readings they give are accurate, they can still fail like any other part ...

A new gas sensor using ruthenium dioxide nanosheets achieves ultra-sensitive ethanol detection down to 5 ppb, enabling real-time breath alcohol monitoring at under 30 milliwatts. (Nanowerk News) ...

Winter driving is often a white-knuckle experience, primarily because of the dangers you cannot see. Black ice has a nasty habit of looking exactly like wet pavement right up until the moment your ...

United States Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create a prototype of “quantum sensors” alongside a “database with artificial intelligence” designed “to detect illicit ...

One of the most important measurements we make while tuning an engine is finding out what the actual balance of air and fuel was inside the engine. It doesn’t matter if we have a carburetor, port ...

Full vehicle autonomy has been about two years away for a decade or more, but at CES 2026—as happened at its past umpteen predecessors—we got a preview of promising new technologies that claim they’ll ...

Two months after coming out of stealth with a $150 million fundraise, Boston-based Teradar is showing off its first flagship terahertz sensor at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 this week. The company ...

Multiple reports suggest that live sports viewing has declined for certain sports, especially among Gen Z. To solve this, leagues and broadcasters are trying to make sports more engaging for fans with ...

Robotic grippers are widely utilized in industrial manufacturing, but object slippage during assembly poses challenges, including potential damage, delays, and increased costs. Therefore, early slip ...