Device transmits radio waves with almost no power – without violating the laws of physics
A wireless transmitter uses almost no power and at first glance appears to violate the laws of physics. It’s actually a clever use of physics that could one day transmit data from tiny remote sensors.
Jan. 24, 2023 • ~7 min
Smart meters and dynamic pricing can help consumers use electricity when it's less costly, saving money and reducing pollution
Most households pay a flat rate 24/7 for electricity although the cost of generating it fluctuates through the day. Wireless technologies are changing that system.
Oct. 18, 2022 • ~10 min
MIT chemists develop a wireless electronic lateral flow assay test for biosensing
Design from the Swager Lab uses electronic polymers, rather than colored lines, to indicate a positive response, enabling quantitative monitoring of biomarkers.
Aug. 24, 2022 • ~3 min
Artificial intelligence model can detect Parkinson’s from breathing patterns
An MIT-developed device with the appearance of a Wi-Fi router uses a neural network to discern the presence and severity of one of the fastest-growing neurological diseases in the world.
Aug. 22, 2022 • ~6 min
Farmers can save water with wireless technologies, but there are challenges – like transmitting data through mud
The Agricultural Internet of Things is making farming more efficient. An information technology expert describes some of the challenges of working with sensors and antennas underground.
Aug. 11, 2022 • ~8 min
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