Largest Camera Ever Built Arrives at Rubin Observatory in Chile: How Did They Ship It?

Medicine & Technology May 29, 2024

The largest camera ever built arrives at the Rubin Observatory in Chile. Discover the logistics and challenges behind shipping this colossal piece of technology. Read more!

Liquid Crystal Manipulated With Light Exposure Could Reshape the Future of Robotics and Cameras

Mar 07, 2024

Scientists have discovered a simple and inexpensive way to control the molecular properties of liquid crystals with light exposure. Read the article to learn more.

Sharks Geared With Improved Smart Sensors, Cameras For Better Monitoring

Jun 14, 2023

For over a decade, the Atlatnic White Shark Conservancy has tagged roughly 300 sharks with acoustic sensors. Now, they are linking more camera sensors onto these creatures. Read to learn more.

Ultra Low-Cost Smartphone Clip Provides Inexpensive Approach to Blood Pressure Monitoring

May 30, 2023

A super low-cost smartphone attachment was developed by a team of researchers to help provide accessible and affordable blood monitoring tool to low-income communities. Read the article to find out more.

Using Metalenses Made of Nanostructure As Replacement for Traditional Curved Lenses Could Pave the Way for Better Miniaturization of Cameras

May 22, 2023

A new discovery using flat lenses made of nanostructure revolutionize optical sensing and conventional imaging systems. Learn more about it in this article.

Novel Camera Has Shutter Speed of 1 Trillionth of a Second, Capable of Capturing Dynamic Disorder in Atoms

Mar 13, 2023

Thanks to this novel camera with a remarkable shutter speed, scientists were able to observe dynamic disorder in atoms for the first time. Read to learn more.

UFO Sightings or ‘Chinese Surveillance Drones’? Here’s What Pentagon Says

Nov 06, 2022

According to American intelligence officials, Chinese surveillance drones are connected to reported UFO encounters. Read on to know more about this revelation.

World's Largest Camera is Nearing Completion After Seven Years of Patience, Testing, and Engineering

Oct 04, 2022

Technicians are placing the final touches on the world's largest camera at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory that will be sent to Chile soon. Check it out in this article.

New Camera- And AI-Based Technology Can Make Wind Turbines Recognize Birds to Pause in Their Flight Path

Dec 27, 2021

In a bid to protect birds from accidentally hitting wind turbines, a Colorado-based company has developed a camera- and AI-based technology that will make the turbines stop when to avoid birds in their flight path.

Micro-Sized Camera as Big as a Grain of Salt Can Be Used to Diagnose and Treat Diseases

Nov 30, 2021

Researchers from two universities developed an ultra-compact camera the size of a grain of salt that can produce images at par with conventional cameras but with the potential of being used in medicine.

$3,840 Smart Shoe Helps Blind, Visually Impaired People With Its Ultrasonic Sensors That Avoid Obstacles

May 06, 2021

Austrian computer scientists have developed a smart shoe that pings vibrations to the blind or visually impaired wearer to help them avoid obstacles. The team is planning to add an AI-powered camera for future versions of the shoe.

Unmasking the Kraken: New Study Reveals the Secret of the Giant Squid

Apr 28, 2021

The legend of the "Kraken" - the monstrously giant squid - has scared and intrigued humans for a long time, finding its way to countless books, films, and artworks. Now, a new study might have finally observed the closest thing we have to an actual Kraken - the giant squid.

Turning Off Camera During Virtual Meetings Can Help Save the Planet

Jan 14, 2021

Recent finding says that turning off camera during virtual meetings is an environment-friendly gesture.

The World's Largest Camera Has Taken the First 3,200 Megapixel Images at SLAC

Dec 28, 2020

The world's largest camera has taken the first 3,200 megapixel images at SLAC that will need 378 4k ultra HD screens to display one of them in full size.

New Motion Capture Techniques Use Only a Single Mounted Camera

Oct 22, 2020

A team of researchers has devised an ingenious, novel technique for a human motion capture system - using a single camera worn by the user.