The sun is very far away and extremely hot. In order to study the sun we need specialized equipment that looks at it using different wavelengths. Using different wavelengths provides us with a variety ...

A camera in the sky might be one of the best tools for the soil beneath our feet. In fact, Kansas State University researcher Deepak Joshi believes remote sensing — using drones, satellites and ground ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Measuring just 25.1 mm x 12 mm x 3.6 mm thick, the VS2 Series Convergent-Mode sensors are self-contained miniature devices featuring a low profile that enables them to fit and function in confined ...

Toronto-based ecobee Inc. announced today the release of a new version of its smart thermostat. The ecobee3 is almost a total overhaul of the original, with a sleek and modern design to rival ...

Designed to work with LCD backlighting, the BH16xx analog-output and BH17xx digital-output ambient light sensor series are said to offer industry-leading stability over a wide range of light sources.

Analyze images and other data to solve problems across disciplines. Imagery and other data collected by satellites, crewed aircraft, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are increasingly important for ...