Light, Tough, Inexpensive Climate Sensors (IMAGE) DOE/Sandia National Laboratories Caption Sandia ear-plug-sized samplers, with silvery microvalves and solder connectors, seemingly hang poised to sample gases relevant to climate and weather. The prototype devices actually rest on a mirror, reflecting the day's Albuquerque weather. Credit Photo by Randy Montoya, Sandia National Laboratories Usage Restrictions may be republished with relevant news articles, captioned License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.