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Lexus has an interesting steering wheel button setup where there are two thumbpads on the spokes, unlabeled, that can be shifted between functions (like the shift key on your computer, not shifting ...

Humans can detect buried objects without touching them, sensing faint pressure ripples in sand. Scientists are calling this ...

New types of sensors can generate environmental data in real time using a range of tools, including flexible, printed ICs and ...

Multi-frequency-region parallel sensing (MFRPS) is poised to enable larger-sized, thinner, and more responsive touchscreens.

Despite how advanced robots have become, getting them to feel the way humans do is an incredibly complex challenge.

Cold does not feel the same on your fingertips as it does deep in your chest, and new research shows that this is not just a ...

A gas geyser gives instant heating, lower running cost, and strong safety features. It suits everyday needs and provides ...

Outdoor pollution is out of your control, but kitchen smoke is not. Powerful chimneys remove grease, fumes, and odours, ...

This article was commissioned in conjunction with the Professors’ Programme, part of Prototypes for Humanity, a global initiative that showcases and accelerates academic innovation to solve social and ...

A U.S. Army soldier is participating in a clinical trial at Walter Reed testing a neural-enabled prosthetic limb designed to ...

Bathroom design is quietly shifting toward one big goal: cutting your cleaning time without sacrificing style. Instead of ...