VO2 max measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise. It’s become one of the buzziest fitness metrics on social media, with influencers and wearable devices touting it as a ...

Choosing the correct output mode on a photoelectric sensor is critical to reliable machine operation. A simple configuration ...

Penn State researchers have created a washable paint-on tattoo that monitors heart, brain and muscle activity, offering a colorful alternative to bulky wearable health sensors.

More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. For patients who need a liver ...

Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel conductive ink that can be painted directly onto the skin ...

Engineers have developed a new way to pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere using a process similar to charging ...

Door sensors are essential components of home security systems that detect when doors or windows open. Understanding how they function can help you choose the right sensors for your system and ...

This Pew Research Center report looks at the experiences of working parents in the United States, including how they navigate the demands of work and family life, how they divide responsibilities at ...

An innovative tool for assessing the impact of climate change in the ocean: measuring pCO2 at sea with the SeaExplorer underwater gliderUnderstanding the ocean’s role in the global carbon cycle and ...

Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small ...

Explore how smartphone sensors and fusion use the accelerometer, gyro, GPS, and camera to power smoother navigation, motion tracking, and camera‑powered apps in everyday life. Pixabay, JESHOOTS-com ...

Ruomu Zhang, a senior double-majoring in physics and mathematics, has been selected to receive the Stephen Halley White Undergraduate Research Award in recognition of his exceptional honors research ...