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UK Government Aims to Introduce Legislation Increasing Energy Efficiency in Lighting

Recently, the UK government announced that it plans to introduce new legislation to raise the minimum efficiency needed by lights, thereby reducing the UK’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions. What energy challenges has the UK faced, what would the new propo...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 17-01-2023

UK Government Aims to Introduce Legislation Increasing Energy Efficiency in Lighting

Recently, the UK government announced that it plans to introduce new legislation to raise the minimum efficiency needed by lights, thereby reducing the UK’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions. What energy challenges has the UK faced, what would the new propo...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 17-01-2023

The Promise and Challenges of AI in Early Cancer Diagnosis

Deep learning-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect and diagnose certain cancers equally well as qualified humans, and in certain situations, it can do it better, faster and tirelessly.  Expert human radiologists and oncologists often have to look at h...

AI | By Paul Whytock | 16-01-2023

The Promise and Challenges of AI in Early Cancer Diagnosis

Deep learning-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect and diagnose certain cancers equally well as qualified humans, and in certain situations, it can do it better, faster and tirelessly.  Expert human radiologists and oncologists often have to look at h...

Insights | By Paul Whytock | 16-01-2023

Photonics: The Future of Electronics - Understanding the Advantages of Optical Systems

While there is no question that fibre optics are superior for data transmission, they are never found in consumer devices due to the lack of technologies surrounding optical systems. What challenges do modern electronics face, what advantages do optical fibres...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 16-01-2023

Want to Make Everyone Learn Maths till 18? How About Cybersecurity & Technology Instead!

In what can only be described as an odd move, PM Rishi Sunak recently announced intentions to teach maths until 18. While there may be some reasoning behind this move, one could argue that cybersecurity and technology are far more critical to teach. What chall...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 13-01-2023

Almost All New Homes in the England Must Have Gigabit Connections: About Time

It is rare for a government to do something right, but in a strange turn of events, the UK government has recently announced new legislation that makes a requirement for almost all new homes in England to have gigabit connections. What challenges does technolo...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 12-01-2023

Android to Get Satellite Internet Thanks to Qualcomm-Iridium Partnership

A recent partnership between Qualcomm and Iridium will see satellite connectivity in some future Android devices. What challenges does current world connectivity face, how will the partnership enable satellite connectivity, and why does Iridium provide better...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 11-01-2023

Toilet Sensor that Scans Urine: Is this the start of the “Home Hospital”?

While urine may be a waste product, it can reveal a lot about human health, but actively trying to monitor its contents is difficult Recently, Withings has announced the development of an active urine sensing system that makes urine tracking hands-free and con...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 11-01-2023

Could Photocatalytic Water Splitters be the Future for Green Hydrogen?

While hydrogen may appear to be a green fuel, the truth is that most hydrogen is damaging to the climate due to how it is produced. But while researchers continue to find ways of generating green energy, photocatalytic converters may be the solution. What chal...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 10-01-2023

Could Photocatalytic Water Splitters be the Future for Green Hydrogen?

While hydrogen may appear to be a green fuel, the truth is that most hydrogen is damaging to the climate due to how it is produced. But while researchers continue to find ways of generating green energy, photocatalytic converters may be the solution. What chal...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 10-01-2023

How Large-Scale Electronics Can Help IoT Devices Become Green

As IoT devices continue to increase in popularity, concerns for the climate and environment are pushing engineers to find alternative technologies when developing new IoT devices, and “Large Scale Electronics” are one area that shows promise. What challenges d...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 09-01-2023