A new “machine vision sensor” can adapt to extreme lighting conditions much faster than the human eye, in about 40 seconds.

Human eyes need a certain amount of time to adjust to light changes, step from a dark cinema into the afternoon sun and ...

A new self-powered water sensor uses wave energy to monitor pollutants like heavy metals, microplastics, and pesticides—no ...

Scientists at EPFL have created a revolutionary biosensor that doesn't need a light source—it makes its own glow using ...

In blinding bright light or pitch-black dark, our eyes can adjust to extreme lighting conditions within a few minutes. The human vision system, including the eyes, neurons, and brain, can also learn ...

The Kobe University development lays out a design strategy for better solar power harnessing as well as medical and sensor applications. While low-energy light is abundant and harmless, many ...

PIR sensors offer a number of advantages. They are energy-efficient – lights activate only when needed, reducing energy usage and helping to lower energy bills. They are convenient, as they eliminate ...