Soft electronics are gathering a lot of interest in the medical sector. The inherent ‘soft’ nature of these electronic systems means that they can often withstand various mechanica
22-02-2022
To move away from Asian dependence, the EU has announced a €43 billion plan to boost EU-made semiconductors. Why are countries around the world turning their backs on Asia, what wi
Semiconductors | 21-02-2022
Smoke alarms are incredibly important for safety, but they come in a variety of different technologies, and customers may not be fully aware of which type to get. How do different
21-02-2022
Recently, a geomagnetic storm has caused the Earth’s atmosphere to expand and increase the drag on spacecraft in low-earth orbit and may have sentenced 40 Starlink satellites to de
18-02-2022
Researchers have discovered that nanowire structures under tension exhibit increased electron mobility. What challenges do modern transistors present, what did the researchers disc
17-02-2022
Recently, Intel announced that it has prepared a $1bn investment fund aimed at helping companies to use Intel services for manufacturing next-generation CPU technologies, including
RISC-V | 16-02-2022
Recently, researchers demonstrated a new type of gas sensor that utilises thermoacoustic properties instead of traditional resistive and optical methods. What challenges do typical
Environment | 15-02-2022
Recently, Japanese electronics maker NEC announced the development of a new smart mask that can aid firefighters in critical scenarios. What challenges do firefighters face, what h
14-02-2022
A new experiment in Australia will trial smart sensors in garbage trucks to identify and track road damage. What challenges does road repair present, what will the project do, and
11-02-2022
