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Researchers at the University of California San Diego are studying microbial fuel cells as a feasible solution to…

Researchers at the University of California San Diego are studying microbial fuel cells as a feasible solution to real-life engineering challenges.

Omnispace and Lacuna collaborate to reinvent space-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to seamlessly connect the…

Omnispace and Lacuna collaborate to reinvent space-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to seamlessly connect the unconnected remote regions around the globe.

Here is an accolade to Mildred Dresselhaus, a woman who began studying carbon allotropes on a nanoscale level and…

Here is an accolade to Mildred Dresselhaus, a woman who began studying carbon allotropes on a nanoscale level and prompted other female physicists to follow her steps in STEM.

In an attempt to bring e-textiles to smart homes, researchers at the University of Cambridge have fabricated a 46-inch…

In an attempt to bring e-textiles to smart homes, researchers at the University of Cambridge have fabricated a 46-inch textile display by weaving active electronics into a fiber.

While women are certainly a minority among hardware designers, their leadership and design feats are driving innovation…

While women are certainly a minority among hardware designers, their leadership and design feats are driving innovation and expanding the talent pool of engineers.

Hall effect sensors (HESs) can be a great option for position sensing. Hoping to push this technology forward, Allego is…

Hall effect sensors (HESs) can be a great option for position sensing. Hoping to push this technology forward, Allego is releasing a 3D Hall effect sensor IC for sine/cosine outputs.

Here, we'll round up recent releases from u-blox, Avnet and onsemi, and Murata that illustrate how the IoT industry…

Here, we'll round up recent releases from u-blox, Avnet and onsemi, and Murata that illustrate how the IoT industry relies on component-level advances.

When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics…

When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in…

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of…

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

The researchers at Northwestern University say they have created the smallest man-made flying structures.

The researchers at Northwestern University say they have created the smallest man-made flying structures.

Wood and electronics seem an unlikely duo. But researchers are finding promise in cellulose substrates in…

Wood and electronics seem an unlikely duo. But researchers are finding promise in cellulose substrates in energy-harvesting wooden floors and even "Woodsat" satellites.

Recently IoT has been at the forefront of everyone's mind, especially for Renesas, Silicon Labs, and Nordic…

Recently IoT has been at the forefront of everyone's mind, especially for Renesas, Silicon Labs, and Nordic Semiconductor. What IoT innovations have they come up with lately?

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates…

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates they may change energy-harvesting technology through the power of movement.

With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking…

With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking endangered harbor seals to monitoring crop growth.

With air quality becoming a larger concern, could personalized air quality sensors become the next way to measure local pollution?

With air quality becoming a larger concern, could personalized air quality sensors become the next way to measure local pollution?

Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more…

Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more easily tracks and analyzes sleep quality.

ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras,…

ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras, and BLE connectivity.

Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have…

Sensor R&D has targeted all of the five human senses—including smell. Here are a few ways "electronic noses" have advanced even further in recent months.