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Sensors inspired by dandelion seeds can record signs of climate change

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Tiny sensors that can drift in the breeze like dandelion seeds can help record environmental signals across a wide area Technology 16 March 2022 By Chris Stokel-Walker A sensor designed to mimic the way dandelion seeds float on the breeze Mark Stone/University of Washington Tiny sensors with a design inspired by dandelion seeds could be … Read more

Tiny sensors inspired by gliding seeds could monitor the environment

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By Michael Le Page The microgliders are smaller than a ladybird Northwestern University Tiny wireless sensors inspired by floating seeds could be used to measure environmental factors such as pH – but they could also have military applications. John Rogers at Northwestern University in Illinois and his colleagues have developed sensors whose shape is modelled … Read more