Sensors and sensor systems

A patch has been developed to accurately convey tactile sensations in virtual worlds and help the visually impairedA patch has been developed to accurately convey tactile sensations in virtual worlds and help the visually impaired

A patch has been developed to accurately convey tactile sensations in virtual worlds and help the visually impaired

Researchers from Northwestern University (USA) have developed a high-tech patch to transmit to the wearer a whole range of tactile…

5 months ago
Ultra-thin solar panels for airships have been created – their mass is less than 700 g per square meterUltra-thin solar panels for airships have been created – their mass is less than 700 g per square meter

Ultra-thin solar panels for airships have been created – their mass is less than 700 g per square meter

Softbank announced the completion of development of record-breaking lightweight ultra-thin heterojunction solar panels made of silicon. The panels are being…

5 months ago
Traces of dark matter can be on everyone’s desk, scientists said and told how to look for them.Traces of dark matter can be on everyone’s desk, scientists said and told how to look for them.

Traces of dark matter can be on everyone’s desk, scientists said and told how to look for them.

It is known that it is most convenient to look for lost keys under a lamp, and not where they…

5 months ago
Scientists have defeated blindness – they created the Prima implant, which completely restored vision to 38 subjectsScientists have defeated blindness – they created the Prima implant, which completely restored vision to 38 subjects

Scientists have defeated blindness – they created the Prima implant, which completely restored vision to 38 subjects

The first clinical trials of a retinal implant in combination with a set of wearable devices to restore visual acuity…

5 months ago
The world’s first prototype of a simple solar cell with a potential efficiency of up to 60% has been createdThe world’s first prototype of a simple solar cell with a potential efficiency of up to 60% has been created

The world’s first prototype of a simple solar cell with a potential efficiency of up to 60% has been created

A team of scientists led by researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) has created the…

5 months ago
China has created the world’s largest neutrino detector – it will begin operation in 2025China has created the world’s largest neutrino detector – it will begin operation in 2025

China has created the world’s largest neutrino detector – it will begin operation in 2025

The study of neutrinos, along with the search for dark matter, is becoming a new type of competition between advanced…

6 months ago
Japan sets a record for the speed of optical communication between satellites in low and high orbitsJapan sets a record for the speed of optical communication between satellites in low and high orbits

Japan sets a record for the speed of optical communication between satellites in low and high orbits

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reported that it has conducted a series of successful experiments on organizing optical communications…

6 months ago
In the USA, giant underground tunnels were dug for new experiments with neutrinosIn the USA, giant underground tunnels were dug for new experiments with neutrinos

In the USA, giant underground tunnels were dug for new experiments with neutrinos

Neutrinos were theoretically predicted back in 1934. But these elementary particles continue to be the focus of scientific mysteries for…

6 months ago
Razer Unveils Gamer Pillow with Haptic Feedback for Better Gaming ImmersionRazer Unveils Gamer Pillow with Haptic Feedback for Better Gaming Immersion

Razer Unveils Gamer Pillow with Haptic Feedback for Better Gaming Immersion

Razer has unveiled the Razer Freyja, the world's first gaming chair cushion. It is based on HD Haptics technology and…

6 months ago
A solar panel with a built-in photochemical battery is presented – it provides energy day and nightA solar panel with a built-in photochemical battery is presented – it provides energy day and night

A solar panel with a built-in photochemical battery is presented – it provides energy day and night

A group of European scientists have created an innovative hybrid solar cell that will store energy on site for consumption…

6 months ago