Calgary thieves target catalytic converters as precious metal prices skyrocket

In the span of 10 days in late March, at least three University of Calgary students had their catalytic converters stolen ...

Long-Term Wrap: Life with Our 1983 Porsche 944

This last operation was performed twice during the 944's life at Car and Driver, at 15,000 and 26,000 miles, because several ...

Research moves closer to 'smart' sensors in knee replacements

If you have a knee replacement, imagine pointing your phone at your knee and pulling up an app that tells you how much stress ...

Vehicle Maintenance Costs Going Into 2026: A Comprehensive Guide for US Car Owners

Explore 2026 vehicle maintenance costs for US car owners, including average expenses, key cost drivers, EV trends, and ...
CNET

I Set My Radon Worries to Rest With a Gadget That Puts Testing Kits to Shame

Airthings offers a permanent solution for monitoring radon gas levels anywhere in your home, along with ways to track ...
IEEE

A Crystal-Less Clock Generator for Low-Power and Low-Cost Sensor Transceiver With 12.9 MHz-to-3.3 GHz Range, 16.67 ppm/°C Inaccuracy From −25°C to 85°C, and 0.25 μs ...

Abstract: This paper proposes the design and implementation of a crystal-less clock generator for low-power, cost-effective sensor transceiver systems. The proposed system integrates a p-poly resistor ...
IEEE

Low-Cost Stretchable Sensor: Range of Motion Evaluation with Open-Source Software Validation

Abstract: Range of motion (ROM) analysis allows defining the functional state of a joint and is crucial in healthcare field. This paper proposes the use of a low-cost elastomeric strain sensor, ...