Door sensors detect door position (i.e., open or closed) based on the precise gap between the magnet and the reed switch.

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more intense worldwide. Fires often become infernos because of heat, drought and wind, especially in the summer. The problem is compounded by the climate ...

Rather than building ever-larger Coriolis, vortex or ultrasonic sensors, engineers can use smaller measuring paths and combine their outputs to accurately measure flow in large-diameter pipelines.

Implementing robust sensor security is essential in connected systems. Compromised sensors can feed corrupt, inaccurate data ...

Vernier Science Education recently launched the Go Direct® Air Quality Sensor for high school and college-level environmental science. This durable and cost-effective sensor enables students to ...

Smart home platforms have plenty of powerful features for automating every device in your home, but you have to do some upfront work to make it happen. You also have to know what you're looking for.

How a new sensor design galvanically isolated the sensing element for close-contact sensing. The performance of the sensor ...

Inductive sensors are non-contact proximity sensors that detect ferrous targets, ideally ones made of mild steel thicker than one millimeter. They consist of four major components: a ferrite core with ...

More accurate navigation systems and improved wireless communications may not come from traditional electronics, but rather from atoms. Researchers at Penn State and the National Institute of ...

The Apple Watch is a versatile tech gadget, but its features can especially be useful for cycling enthusiasts, including ...

A biodegradable pressure sensor could help people with knee injuries exercise and heal faster, University of Connecticut ...

We tested 7 electric toothbrushes to compare their brushing power, battery life and feature set. Three stood out as the ...