Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as Earth's natural sponge.

Microscopic sensors that are as thin as a strand of hair but capable of taking multiple measurements simultaneously could ...

Fiber-optic cables on the moon could detect moonquakes, offering a simpler way to study lunar activity and support future ...

The University of Michigan professor explains how existing fiber-optic networks can double as real-time sensors for ...

Two recent studies suggest that fiber-optic cables laid directly on the moon's surface could potentially detect moonquakes, ...

Tilling helps farmers control weeds and boost soil fertility. But that also degrades a field's ability to hold water and ...

Researchers developed a hair-thin sensor that could improve early cancer detection and monitoring in real time.

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. Researchers have developed a new optical sensor ...

It’s always interesting to see how scientists and engineers have exploited—in the positive sense of the word—somewhat obscure, fundamental physics principles to create innovative sensors. For example, ...

Pipeline contents are typically valuable, volatile, and harmful to the environment if allowed to escape. With them being susceptible to aging, accidental damage, or tampering, the chances of an escape ...