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Internet of Underwater Things uses the power of light
Researchers in Saudi Arabia are developing a system that can concurrently transmit light and energy to underwater energy devices. Self-powered internet of underwater things...
Underwater Internet coming Soon?
You don't usually find a wireless network whilst underwater, but that may change as researchers develop a deep-sea internet
Seal whiskers inspire vortex sensor
Seals use their whiskers to sense food by tracking the vortices left by potential prey, for example by fish swimming.The authors of a...
Sensor sniffs out methane in deep-sea vents and cows
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat about 20 times more effectively than carbon dioxide.Understanding the sources of methane, and how...
Swimming fish may improve the design of robots
The constant, seemingly random, movement of fish is actually gives them the best sensory feedback they can get to navigate the world, say Johns...
Submarine robots learn teamwork
Submarine robots will soon work together as a team.Studying the deep ocean floor is cumbersome, expensive and dangerous. The majority of exploration efforts...
The travelling life of the tiger shark
At 9 foot long, not including the tail, tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) Harry Lindo is not exactly on the small side. It’s not Harry’s size...
Enhanced underwater robots can boost ocean discoveries
Underwater robots are regularly used by the oil and gas industry to inspect and maintain offshore structures. The same machines could be adapted to gather environmental information, providing substantial benefits to science and to resource companies in the long-term.
New Sensor Monitors Ocean Acidification
Scientists and engineers have achieved the first step in developing a cost-effective micro sensor for long-term monitoring of ocean acidification.The new technology, that will...
Underwater sensing with light and sound
Oceanic sensor networks that collect and transmit real-time data could transform our understanding of marine ecology and improve pollution and disaster management. A research...