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Miniature sensor measures magnetic activity in human brain

A miniature atom based magnetic sensor developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been used to measure alpha waves in the brain associated with a person opening and closing their eyes, as well as signals resulting from stimulation of the hand.

Piezoelectric material could revolutionise sensors, imaging and energy harvesting

A new, highly efficient piezoelectric material has been successfully integrated into a silicon MEMS system, paving the way for significant advances in sensing, imaging and energy harvesting.

Spin currents control thermal fluctuations

Researchers have demonstrated control of magnetic thermal fluctuations using current, that could pave the way towards manipulating the noise properties of magnetic nanosensors and memory devices.

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