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

The US and UK have announced their plans to become independent from other nations for the latest semiconductor devices, and the EU has just announced its plans to do the same. Why is chip sovereignty so important, what was said at the European Commission, and...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 17-09-2021

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 detection so important, what did SensFit develop, and will smart sensors see an...

By Sam Brown | 16-09-2021

Recently, Iteris announced the development of a new AI-powered sensor system that can detect, monitor, and manage traffic. What challenges do growing cities face, what does the system provided by Iteris offer, and what problems can integrated smart systems fac...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 16-09-2021

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 energies face, what technologies would be needed to enable smart grids, and what w...

By Sam Brown | 16-09-2021

Reports are coming in that hidden malicious code can be executed on GPUs. Why are GPUs a particular problem for security? What did the recent reports say about GPS security, and is this a classic example of how Hardware security will become imperative in futur...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2021