All posts tagged: monitoring

Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure Monitoring Launches in the U.S.

Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure Monitoring Launches in the U.S.

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Galaxy Watch Users in the U.S. Can Now Monitor Blood Pressure Samsung has introduced blood pressure monitoring for select Galaxy Watch users in the U.S., marking a significant step forward in wearable health technology. This feature, available through the Samsung Health Monitor app, is designed to provide you with deeper insights into your cardiovascular health. By combining advanced sensors with AI-powered tools, the Galaxy Watch enables you to take a more proactive and informed approach to managing your wellness. How Blood Pressure Monitoring Works For the first time, Galaxy Watch users in the U.S. can measure blood pressure directly from their wrists, offering a convenient and accessible way to track this critical health metric. To ensure accuracy, the feature requires calibration with a traditional upper arm cuff every 28 days. Once calibrated, the watch measures both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, along with heart rate, providing a comprehensive snapshot of your cardiovascular health. It’s essential to note that this tool is not intended to replace professional medical devices or diagnoses. Instead, it serves as a …

US Monitoring Surge In China’s Detention Of Panama-Flagged Vessels

US Monitoring Surge In China’s Detention Of Panama-Flagged Vessels

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on March 26 accused China of detaining Panama-flagged vessels in response to Panama’s termination of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s concessions for two key ports. Panama’s Supreme Court ruled in late January that the concessions held by Panama Ports Company, a unit of CK Hutchison, for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals in the Panama Canal were unconstitutional. The ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021. Following the ruling, Panama named U.S. subsidiaries Maersk APM Terminals and Mediterranean Shipping ​Company’s (MSC) Terminal Investment Limited as interim operators of the ports under 18-month contracts. Laura DiBella, commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission—an independent federal agency regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system—said on March 26 that China has increasingly detained Panama-flagged vessels “under the guise of port state control” and the level of detentions was “far exceeding historical norms.” “These intensified inspections were carried out under informal directives and appear intended to …

X-ray breakthrough enables real-time monitoring of electronic chips

X-ray breakthrough enables real-time monitoring of electronic chips

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A team of international researchers have developed a breakthrough way to observe what is happening inside electronic chips while they are operating. This allows electronic chips to be monitored without touching them, taking them apart, or switching them off. The new technique uses terahertz waves, a safe and non-ionising form of electromagnetic radiation, to detect tiny movements of electrical charge inside fully packaged semiconductor devices. This allows scientists and engineers to monitor electronic components as they function in the real world for the first time. Previous monitoring made electronic chips impractical Adelaide University Group Leader of the Terahertz Engineering Laboratory (TEL), Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul, explained that semiconductors underpin almost every modern technology, from smartphones and medical devices to vehicles, power grids and defence systems. “Yet once an electronic chip is sealed inside its protective packaging, it becomes extremely difficult to tell what is happening inside it,” he said. “Most existing inspection methods require physical electrical probes, exposed chips, or devices to be powered down – making them impractical in many scenarios.” How waves overcome these …

Muon detector network for monitoring space and terrestrial weather

Muon detector network for monitoring space and terrestrial weather

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gLOWCOST is an international scientific initiative that aims to transform the Earth into a massive network of low-cost cosmic ray muon detectors for monitoring the dynamic changes in space and terrestrial weather. The gLOWCOST project – which stands for  global LOW-COst cosmic ray muon detector network for monitoring of dynamic changes in Space and Terrestrial weather – is a flagship international initiative headquartered at Georgia State University’s COSMIC centre, founded in 2023. In an era where space weather and atmospheric shifts increasingly impact our hyper-connected society, gLOWCOST provides a revolutionary, ground-based solution for real-time environmental monitoring. By leveraging cutting-edge particle detection technology developed in experimental nuclear physics research and a decentralised network architecture, the project aims to transform the Earth into a massive, integrated laboratory. We bridge the gap between fundamental physics research and practical, planetary-scale applications, ensuring that critical data regarding our cosmic environment is accessible, affordable, and actionable for scientists and citizens alike. The gLOWCOST project is led by Professor Xiaochun He, an experimental high-energy nuclear physicist, together with a leadership team of …

The Best Dark Web Monitoring Services and Bundles

The Best Dark Web Monitoring Services and Bundles

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Data breaches have become a fact of our digital world. Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report recorded over 12,000 breaches in that year alone. That’s nearly three dozen a day. And it gets worse. Troy Hunt, founder of Have I Been Pwned, says that data breaches are not being reported as openly as they once were. “Now more than ever, there is an abundant lack of disclosure from breached organizations.” There is, however, one last line of defense: a dark web monitoring service. Here’s what they are, how they work, and which ones we prefer. While you’re at it, consider looking into identity theft services, which can provide insurance for lost money online. What Do Dark Web Monitoring Services Do? Hunt says that, contrary to the name, dark web monitoring services aren’t necessarily focused on the dark web—parts of the internet available only through specialized software such as a Tor web browser. “Most of the time when data is available, it’s not the dark web, it’s the clear web,” says Hunt. While it’s true that …

Water monitoring shows forever chemicals in the UK declining

Water monitoring shows forever chemicals in the UK declining

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New industry-backed research finds falling levels of many hazardous substances, including PFAS compounds, though mercury levels continue to rise. A long-running national monitoring programme suggests that policy controls and tighter regulation are beginning to reduce the presence of forever chemicals in the UK water environment. New data from the Chemical Investigations Programme (CIP), coordinated by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), indicates that concentrations of most high-priority pollutants measured in wastewater are falling. The results cover a four-and-a-half-year monitoring period between 2020 and 2025 across England and Wales. The analysis found downward trends for 19 out of the 20 substances examined, including several chemicals with longstanding environmental concerns such as PFAS compounds and heavy metals. The findings offer fresh evidence that restrictions on industrial chemicals and changes in product manufacturing can significantly reduce pollution entering rivers and coastal waters. Researchers involved in the programme say the results demonstrate the importance of tracking pollutants over time and addressing contamination at its source. Jenni Hughes, strategic programme manager, UKWIR, commented: “The water industry isn’t the source of these …

Global muon detector network advances space weather monitoring

Global muon detector network advances space weather monitoring

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A global cosmic ray muon detector network connects many synchronised, low-cost muon sensors worldwide to track real-time changes in cosmic radiation. Muons are created when primary cosmic rays strike Earth’s atmosphere. They act as “invisible messengers,” carrying information about shifts in the particle environment above us. Solar storms can temporarily lower muon counts through what’s known as a Forbush decrease, or occasionally cause brief spikes when energetic particles reach Earth. Weather conditions also influence how many muons are detected. By combining standardised measurements with shared dashboards and consistent metadata, the network improves global coverage and speeds up alerts. Below, you’ll find how the detectors work and how to get involved. What is a global cosmic ray muon detector network? Solar storms and atmospheric changes can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communications with little warning. A global cosmic ray muon detector network addresses this risk by continuously measuring muon-related changes in cosmic ray intensity across many locations and streaming the results in real time. Each station uses standardised detection methods, typically plastic scintillators or gas counters …

Are You Constantly Monitoring Your Partner’s Mood?

Are You Constantly Monitoring Your Partner’s Mood?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Emotional labor comprises various behaviors meant to regulate a relationship and anticipate a partner’s needs. Sometimes emotional labor includes monitoring and anticipating your partner’s moods and reactions in order to keep the relationship running smoothly. What Emotional Monitoring Looks Like Emotional monitoring is the ongoing habit of scanning another person’s feelings and adjusting yourself in response. It is part of emotional labor in a relationship. Ask yourself if you do any of the following: Check your partner’s tone and nonverbal cues to see if something is wrong Replay conversations to see if you upset your partner Change your behavior to prevent conflict Feel responsible for keeping things calm Repeatedly ask your partner, “Are you okay?” At first, monitoring feels like caring. You may equate monitoring with attentiveness or support. You may have even learned from an early age that being very focused on the other person’s moods is what a good partner does. But over time, it becomes exhausting. Why Some People Monitor More Than Others If you grew up in a home where people …

Portuguese Soccer Federation Monitoring Situation in Mexico Ahead of Friendly in March

Portuguese Soccer Federation Monitoring Situation in Mexico Ahead of Friendly in March

Published by Sam Flores

LISBON (AP) — The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday it was monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March. The World Cup warmup match is scheduled for March 28 at the renovated Azteca Stadium, which is scheduled to host the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on June 11. Mexico is set to play Iceland in a friendly Wednesday in Queretaro, with the Icelandic soccer federation saying Tuesday that it expects the game to go ahead as planned. The Portuguese federation said it was honored by the invitation to participate in the reopening of the renovated venue, but noted that “the recent evolution of events requires continuous evaluation of the conditions” that the national team and its delegation will find. It said it will follow the recommendations of the Portuguese government and will be in close contact with the Mexican soccer federation. “Any decision will be made as a result of ongoing monitoring, in close coordination with …

Arc de Triomphe knife attack highlights difficulty in monitoring radicalized former prisoners

Arc de Triomphe knife attack highlights difficulty in monitoring radicalized former prisoners

Published by Sam Flores

Soldiers and police officers near the Arc de Triomphe after the stabbing attack on a police officer in Paris, February 13, 2026. BENOIT TESSIER / REUTERS Only two months after being released early from prison, where he had been serving a 17-year sentence for stabbing two Belgian police officers in 2012 – one of whom, a woman, was seriously injured at the time – a radical Islamist attempted to knife gendarmes preparing to take part in a ceremony to rekindle the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. On Friday, February 13, shortly after 6 pm, according to a statement from France’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office (PNAT): “A man attacked a member of the Gendarmerie nationale with a knife and a pair of scissors. Another gendarme responded by using his service weapon to neutralize the assailant. The attacked gendarme was not physically injured, as the knife struck the collar of his coat.” The gendarmerie specified that the individual had targeted “musicians of the mobile gendarmerie.” …