Posts Tagged ‘antenna’
Fire ants could teach tunneling robots a few tricks
GEORGIA TECH (US) — Researchers find fire ants tightly regulate the diameter of their tunnels to insure ideal mobility and traction—but when they slip, antennae take grip. Continue…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:09 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Aug 23, 2012 11:57 - 1 Comment
To feed smartphone beast, use more antennas
RICE (US) — New multi-antenna technology could help wireless providers keep pace with the voracious demands of mobile devices by allowing cell towers to beam signals simultaneously to more than a dozen customers on the same frequency. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 25, 2011 11:05 - 2 Comments
Device scavenges power out of thin air
GEORIGIA TECH (US) — A new way to capture and harness energy from the air could lead to paper-based wireless sensors that are self-powered, low-cost, and able to function independently almost anywhere. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 6, 2011 11:47 - 3 Comments
Antenna shrinks. Phone soon to follow?
U. MICHIGAN (US) — A new way to mass produce extremely small antennas may lead to the next generation of tiny wireless gizmos. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 30, 2011 21:02 - 0 Comments
Cheaper, lighter satellite antennas
PENN STATE (US) — Using metamaterials to update horn antennas on communications satellites could make them more energy efficient and less expensive to put in space. (more…)
