51¶¯Âþ

sensors

Sensitive piano keys let pianists create new sounds

Technology

Sensitive piano keys let pianists create new sounds

A new piano keyboard uses sensors similar to those in smartphone touchscreens to let pianists create vibrato and other effects with their fingers

51¶¯Âþ

Snow sensing helps predict water shortages

Earth

Snow sensing helps predict water shortages

51¶¯Âþ

Robot arm wrapped in sensitive skin has gentle touch

Technology

Robot arm wrapped in sensitive skin has gentle touch

51¶¯Âþ

Swarm of drones to give early warning of flash floods

Earth

Swarm of drones to give early warning of flash floods

51¶¯Âþ

Prague gas explosion highlights ageing pipeline danger

Earth

Prague gas explosion highlights ageing pipeline danger

51¶¯Âþ

E-tattoo monitors brainwaves and baby bump

Life

E-tattoo monitors brainwaves and baby bump

51¶¯Âþ

How a surgeon installs seizure sensors inside a skull

Technology

How a surgeon installs seizure sensors inside a skull

51¶¯Âþ

New Scientist Default Image

Night-vision rat becomes first animal with sixth sense

51¶¯Âþ

Spidey-sense suit tingles when someone gets too close

Technology

Spidey-sense suit tingles when someone gets too close

51¶¯Âþ

Universal bug sensor takes guesswork out of diagnosis

Life

Universal bug sensor takes guesswork out of diagnosis

A machine that can identify all bacteria, viruses and fungi known to cause disease in humans should speed up diagnosis and help to reduce antibiotic resistance

51¶¯Âþ

Technology

Kinect sensor poised to leap into everyday life

Analysis

Earth

Mussels with backpacks monitor Mississippi's health

51¶¯Âþ

Earth

Climate blindness risked as satellites lose their eyes

51¶¯Âþ

Technology

Home prenatal scans help keep babies safe

51¶¯Âþ

Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop