News tagged with smart dust

New algorithm enables much faster dissemination of information through self-organizing networks

As sensors that do things like detect touch and motion in cell phones get smaller, cheaper and more reliable, computer manufacturers are beginning to take seriously the decade-old idea of "smart dust" -- networks ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

Jan 11, 2011 | 4 / 5 (4) | 0 |

Researchers: Molecular forklifts overcome obstacle to 'smart dust'

Algae is a livid green giveaway of nutrient pollution in a lake. Scientists would love to reproduce that action in tiny particles that would turn different colors if exposed to biological weapons, food spoilage or signs of ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

Jan 18, 2009 | 4.2 / 5 (5) | 3