Search results for internet of things

Nanomaterials Feb 9, 2022

Flexible supercapacitors could boost battery life for Internet of Things

Smartwatches, fitness trackers and other Internet of Things devices could get a significant boost to their battery life thanks to new, environmentally friendly energy research from the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology ...

Condensed Matter Jan 18, 2022

Research produces record levels of strain in single-crystal silicon

University of Surrey researchers have developed a single-step procedure to put single-crystal silicon under more strain than has been achieved before. The discovery, which has a patent pending, could be crucial to the future ...

Economics & Business Jan 18, 2022

Talent in rural Cornwall 'wasted' due to poor public transport and lack of internet access

The skills of talented people in living in rural Cornwall are being wasted because of poor public transport and lack of internet access, a new study warns.

Quantum Physics Dec 22, 2021

Novel algorithm allows for efficient and accurate verification of quantum devices

Technologies that take advantage of novel quantum mechanical behaviors are likely to become commonplace in the near future. These may include devices that use quantum information as input and output data, which require careful ...

Biotechnology Nov 18, 2021

A network of body monitoring devices using our own tissue as the basis for the internet of bodies

Human body communication (HBC) that takes advantage of the mostly conductive features of body tissues can provide highly secure and power-efficient data transmission among wearable, implanted and ingested medical devices, ...

Plants & Animals Nov 17, 2021

DogPhone could empower 'pandemic pups' to stay in touch with their owners

On the internet, the old saying goes, nobody knows you're a dog—but that could be set to change with the invention of a device which helps pets place video calls to their owners.

Nanomaterials Nov 16, 2021

A new oxide layer enhancement for perovskite electronic materials

As our lifestyles become ingrained in flexible electronics, smart devices, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, etc., high performance, electronic components that can perform high speed data collection, processing, ...

Political science Nov 8, 2021

Political ads before the 2020 presidential election collected personal data, spread misleading information

Online advertisements are found frequently splashed across news websites. Clicking on these banners or links provides the news site with revenue. But these ads also often use manipulative techniques, researchers say.

Social Sciences Oct 27, 2021

Social work advocacy critical to address digital divide as social justice issue

A University of Kansas professor is co-author of a new article that argues broadband access is a human rights issue and social justice matter as marginalized communities are left behind in the digital divide.

Environment Oct 11, 2021

Digital technology: friend or foe against climate change?

From the energy that goes into making smartphones to the fact that even emails create carbon emissions, the world's internet addiction comes with costs to the climate.

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