Abstract: Accelerometers can be used to augment the control of powered prosthetic arms. They can detect the orientation of the joint and limb, and the controller can correct for the amount of torque ...

From the Department of Bizarre Anomalies: Microsoft has suppressed an unexplained anomaly on its network that was routing traffic destined to example.com—a domain reserved for testing purposes—to a ...

Accelerometers are integrated into phones, cars, spacecraft, medical devices and a host of other applications. But their evolution from crude mechanical instruments to today’s microelectromechanical ...

Abstract: Modern smartphones are equipped with various sensors for different purposes. A common use, for example, is the determination of the device's orientation. Beyond that, researchers and ...

Gemma Johnson is a Senior Contributor from the United Kingdom who writes guides, lists, and updates. Gemma's passion for video games began in the 90s, growing up with classic titles like Goldeneye, ...

Ahead of the November presidential election, just 19% of Americans say democracy in the United States is a good example for other countries to follow, according to a Pew Research Center survey ...

NASA announced Friday that it will award contracts to seven companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, to study how to transport rock samples from Mars more cheaply back to Earth. The space agency ...

Stool samples can help doctors diagnose some health conditions. Tips for collecting a stool sample include urinating before collecting the sample and using any tools that the sample kit provides.

Researchers from Delft University of Technology have announced the development of a novel surface micromachined accelerometer. This innovative device utilizes a silicon carbide-carbon nanotube ...

Samples are an essential currency found when exploring planets on different difficulty levels. Each sample type -- common, rare, and super -- is used to purchase unique upgrades for your Ship Modules ...