[Ryan] designed a PCB that lets you easily take readings from a commercial electrical conductivity probe over I2C. Conductivity measurements are great for measuring the salinity of a solution, which ...

Hot topic Fluorescent nanodiamonds coated with a heat-releasing polymer act as both a heat source and a sensor for intracellular measurements of thermal conductivity. (Courtesy: iStock/Mervana) A ...

Researchers have demonstrated that electrical conductivity can be an effective means to precisely measure the amount of blood present in dry blood spot analysis, providing a new alternative to the ...

Warm dense matter is a state of matter that forms at extreme temperatures and pressures, like those found at the center of ...

A new light-based probe allows scientists to explore electrical currents in environments previously beyond reach.

US researchers have developed a technique for measuring a key thermal property of fire-resistive materials at high temperatures. Researchers at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology ...

Scientists report an entirely new approach to manipulation of carbon nanotubes that allows physical measurements to be made on carbon nanotubes that have previously only been possible by theoretical ...

SOIL permeability or hydraulic conductivity is of great importance in the engineering design of foundations, dams, sub-surface drainage systems, irrigation systems, etc. In spite of its importance, ...

A new panel available for milking parlours can now measure milk conductivity. IDC milkplace panel from manufacturer SAC combines many features in one handy tool. The panel not only acts as a milk ...