Recently, TFL announced that it has awarded PDS Infrastructure Systems to integrate smart cameras into areas of concern to reduce traffic violations and accidents. What challenges do road systems commonly face, how will TFL combat against such challenges, and...

By Sam Brown | 20-08-2021

Recently, the UK Government announced a new competition that could see winners be granted up to £1m during the first phase winners and £11m during phase two. Why is energy storage becoming important, what types of energy storage exist, and how will such compet...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-08-2021

Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and technology have recently developed a transfer method for printing flexible electronic circuits without complex machinery. What challenges do flexible electronics face, what did the researchers demon...

By Sam Brown | 19-08-2021

Printed electronics specialists PragmatIC recently demonstrated their latest fully functional ARM core that has excellent flexible properties. What challenges does flexible electronics present, what did PragmatIC demonstrate, and how could it finally pave the...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-08-2021

Recently, Tesla announced that it would be installing more superchargers across Hampshire, and it will allow all-electric vehicles to use their superchargers. How do EVs' evolving challenges demonstrate their success, what challenges will Tesla face, and does...

By Sam Brown | 18-08-2021

Recently, researchers from India have developed a 3D printed mechanical system that helps to counteract the movement of breathing when administering targeted radiation for lung cancer. What challenges does body movement present, what did the researchers develo...

By Sam Brown | 18-08-2021

Self-powered implantable devices are thought to be the next generation of technologies in the medical device sector (and in medicine/surgery in general). They not only have the potential to operate over much longer timescales, but they also reduce the need for...

By Liam Critchley | 18-08-2021

A recent press release by the UK Government discusses how smart energy meters and other technologies will help the UK meet its climate goals. What challenges does renewable energy provide, what solutions has the UK Government provided, and are such proposals v...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-08-2021

There is no doubt that e-waste is harmful to the environment, and reducing the amount of produced e-waste provides many benefits. But how can e-waste be reduced if the world relies on capitalism to advance technology? The challenges presented by e-waste...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 17-08-2021

A project to develop fire detecting sensors in planes and satellites has been awarded $1.5 million. What challenges do wildfires present, what will the project aim to achieve, and are there earthly alternatives to sending sensors into space? What challen...

By Sam Brown | 17-08-2021

Recently, security researchers demonstrated how the use of the trap bit in x86 processors could inform running malware if it is running in a virtual environment or not. What is the purpose of the trap bit, how can it benefit malware, and what does this mean fo...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 17-08-2021

A recent video going viral demonstrates a Tesla car mistaking the moon for an overhead amber light. What challenges does driving present self-driving systems, what does the video show, and why does this demonstrate that AI is still in its infancy? What c...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 17-08-2021