Fiber-optic sensors reveal how farming destroys soil's natural structure

Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as Earth's natural sponge.
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Graphene sensors work in liquids, boosting signal sensitivity up to 20x

Penn State University researchers have built a dual-gated graphene sensor that operates reliably in liquid environments, achieving up to 20 times greater signal sensitivity and 15 times less signal ...
IEEE

Design Performance of Fiber Optic-Surface Plasmon Resonance (FO-SPR) Sensors for Detecting Palm Oil Concentration

Abstract: Fiber Optic-Surface Plasmon Resonance (FOSPR) has gained significant attention across various applications due to its compact size, high portability, and flexibility compared to traditional ...
IEEE

Enhancement of Near-Infrared Sensitivity in Silicon-Based Image Sensors to Oblique Chief Rays via Quasi-Surface Plasmon Resonance

Abstract: A silicon-based image sensor is proposed, incorporating plasmonic diffraction gratings tailored to chief ray angles (CRAs), to enhance near-infrared (NIR) sensitivity improvement over a ...
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How new Norwalk Harbor sensors track water levels — and what the data could reveal about flooding

A new sensor installed in Norwalk Harbor at Manresa Wilds is giving scientists a closer look at how water levels change across the city — d ...