Sam Brown


Researchers develop highly efficient one-photon optical switch

Recently, researchers from IBM and Skoltech have announced the development of a hyper-efficient optical switch that can operate faster than current transistors while using less ene

30-09-2021

Researchers create the smallest flying structure for mass sensor monitoring

Recently, researchers have created miniaturised sensors that can fly in the wind, rotate, and generate sensory data all in the space of a few millimetres. What challenges do enviro

Environment | 28-09-2021

LED Street Lights – Great for the climate, not so great for the environment

Recent studies on British wildlife have shown that LED street lights may be affecting the ecology of hedgerows. Why are traditional streetlights being replaced with new LED variant

Environment | 24-09-2021

SensFit develops shoe sensors for early medical diagnostics and detection

Recently, SensFit announced the development of a shoe with inbuilt sensors designed to detect early signs of dementia and detect potential trip hazards. Why is pre-emptive medical

16-09-2021

Ofgem to aid in energy storage solutions for EV owners

Recently energy regulator Ofgem announced that it will look into systems that will enable EV owners to be paid for using their EV as a grid battery. What challenges do renewable en

16-09-2021

Why Apple products can’t handle vibration

Recently, Apple announced that users should be careful when using their iPhones in areas of intense vibration, such as cars and bikes. What causes Apple products to fail under vibr

15-09-2021

Western Digital combined Flash and HDD to create OptiNAND

Recently, Western Digital announced its latest memory solution, OptiNAND, which combines solid-state drives with regular hard drives (HDD). What challenges do Flash and HDDs face,

14-09-2021

Researchers develop complementary organic transistor logic

Recently, researchers have been able to develop functional complementary organic transistors and successfully demonstrated a NOT gate. Why is complementary logic so important, what

14-09-2021

What are hearable and what problems could they help solve?

We cover wearable devices a lot on Electropages, but another kind of technology called hearables could also play a key role in future technology. What are hearables, what challenge

10-09-2021