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Cell & Microbiology Jan 26, 2026

New sensor surface distinguishes aggressive cancer cells by physical behavior

A new study reveals a simple and fast, label-free way to distinguish aggressive cancer cells by how they physically behave. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed this novel way to identify aggressive ...

Bio & Medicine Jan 22, 2026

Battery-free nano-sensors could pave the way for next-generation wearables

Nano-sensors that work without batteries or wires could pave the way for more comfortable, less obtrusive sleep and health care monitoring at home, according to scientists at the University of Surrey.

Quantum Physics Jan 19, 2026

Stealth quantum sensors unlock possibilities anywhere GPS doesn't work

As commercial interest in quantum technologies accelerates, entrepreneurial minds at the University of Waterloo are not waiting for opportunities—they are creating them.

Cell & Microbiology Jan 12, 2026

Living sensor display turns engineered skin into a biological monitor

Wearable health devices, such as smartwatches, have become commonplace, enabling the continuous monitoring of physiological signals at the skin's surface. A research team in Japan has developed a biohybrid approach that works ...

Biochemistry Jan 8, 2026

Sensor lights up to reveal scopolamine, a common substance used for sexual assault

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has led the development of a new sensor capable of quickly and easily detecting scopolamine, one of the substances most commonly used in crimes of chemical submission, ...

Bio & Medicine Jan 8, 2026

Ultrasonic sensor capable enables cuffless, non-invasive blood pressure measurement

A new technology has been developed that enables cuffless noninvasive blood pressure monitoring by using ultrasonic to track real-time changes in vascular diameter—without the need for a traditional cuff. The technology is ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 29, 2025

Dual-color fluorescent sensor detects trace water in real time with high sensitivity

A research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a highly sensitive, real-time sensor for detecting trace water, addressing key challenges ...

Earth Sciences Dec 19, 2025

Could strategic river sensors have forewarned of Texas Camp flood disaster?

Camp Mystic in Texas flooded on July 4, killing 27 people, including 25 children. Over 200 millimeters (over seven inches) of rain fell over the area in 12 hours, and the Guadalupe River rose nearly 8 meters (26 feet) in ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 18, 2025

PFAS detection in 15 minutes: A sensor system for rapid on-site analysis

PFAS are forever chemicals that do not degrade in the environment. They enter soil and water, accumulate in plants, animals and humans, and can be harmful to health. The problem: Until now, detecting them has been complicated, ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 16, 2025

A new transfer strategy to boost ultra-thin flexible temperature sensor performance

In the fields of intelligent health care and robotic sensing, the development of ultra-thin flexible temperature sensors serves as a core prerequisite for achieving high conformability and integration. However, a fundamental ...

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