It is a well-known fact that the renewables industry faces challenges with energy availability, and the million-dollar question is what green technology will help to act as an energy store for renewables. Electrolyzed hydrogen could be the answer to this, but...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 01-10-2021

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 energy. What is optical computation, what did the researchers develop, and could op...

By Sam Brown | 30-09-2021

A recent report has brought to light another key reason for the automotive semiconductor shortage; old technology. How has this factor helped reduce automotive IC supplies, why can’t modern foundries help with this problem, and what challenges will the automot...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 30-09-2021

Police in the US has been utilising a software tool called ShadowDragon to create profiles and look for links to criminality in people of key interest. However, recent reports show that ShadowDragon can do more than just reduce background check times; it may a...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 29-09-2021

Recently, Xiaomi announced the development of their latest wearable tech, Xiaomi Smart Glasses. Why have other smart glasses failed, how does the Xiaomi Smart Glasses work, and why is this the world’s first authentic smart glasses? Why have other smart glasses...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 28-09-2021

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 environmental sensors face, what did the researchers develop, and could it present its...

Environment | By Sam Brown | 28-09-2021

Recently, Iceland unveiled the world’s largest carbon capture and storage system to help reduce the overall amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. How does carbon capture work, what is Iceland planning to do, and is carbon capture a pointless effort? How does...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-09-2021

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 variants, how and why are these new lights affecting wildlife, and what other challenge...

Environment | By Sam Brown | 24-09-2021

Additive manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, has become a versatile and valuable manufacturing tool for creating complex parts in a range of high-tech industries, including the oil & gas, energy, aerospace and automotive sectors. Different types...

By Liam Critchley | 23-09-2021

To continue the upwards trend of renewable energy use in the UK, the UK Government has announced £265m in subsidies. How has renewable energy changed in the UK over the past few years, what will the government project help, and what challenges does the renewab...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 22-09-2021

A true legend in the field of electronics has passed, but his legacy will live on. Who was Clive Sinclair, what was he most famous for, and what visions of the future did he have? Who was Sir Clive Sinclair? Recently, Sir Clive Sinclair passed away...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-09-2021

Recently, researchers have developed a sensor that can be used to detect signs of infection in wounds. What challenges do current medical testing systems face, what did the researchers develop, and how will it help doctors fight against infections? What...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-09-2021