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Researchers send digital information using fast-neutron beam

Recently, researchers have been able to modulate a beam of neutron radiation to encode digital information. What challenges does traditional electromechanical radiation face, what did the researchers achieve, and could particle beams be used for digital inform...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-11-2021

Nvidia ARM acquisition continues to be investigated under national security concerns

The long-awaited Nvidia acquisition of ARM has again faced a new delay in the UK, with investigators looking into national security concerns. Why has there been significant amounts of pushback against the acquisition, what concerns investigators now have, and...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 24-11-2021

Qualcomm to make ARM processors like Apple M1 for Windows

Recently, Qualcomm announced that it will be looking to design Apple M1-like devices for Windows PCs. Why is Qualcomm looking at the Apple M1 as a solution for Windows, what advantages does an ARM-based computer have over traditional x86 computers, and will x8...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-11-2021

How Deep Learning Could Improve Li-ion Electrodes

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are the most dominant rechargeable battery worldwide, but they don’t have the highest energy density of all commercially available batteries. The key to their success has been their relatively high energy density coupled with the...

By Liam Critchley | 23-11-2021

Apple iPhone 13 and the nearly impossible screen repair

The new Apple iPhone 13 has seen millions of sales worldwide, and its impressive list of features clearly demonstrates why Apple products continue to be popular in the Smartphone industry. However, a new discovery made by repair shops shows Apple’s resistance...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 22-11-2021

When Smart technology isn’t smart – Smart Meters

Smart meters are supposed to save customers energy and help customers make informed decisions about their energy usage. However, the truth behind smart meters is that they are far from energy-saving devices and instead just another way for utility companies to...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-11-2021

Researchers developing a fever-powered wearable device

Recently, researchers have developed an electric generator that can utilise the heat from fever to power basic wearable devices. What challenges do typical thermoelectric generators present, what did the researchers demonstrate, and could it be vital to poweri...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 19-11-2021

GaAs nanowires could massively boost the efficiency of standard solar cells

GaAs can be used to create highly efficient solar cells, and researchers have found a way to combine GaAs nanowires with standard Si-based solar cells. What challenges do solar panels face, what did the researchers achieve, and could this technology help impro...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-11-2021

Trackables – A tool for good or bad?

Trackable devices are becoming increasingly popular while simultaneously becoming cheaper to develop. What tracking technologies exist, what benefits do they provide, and what challenges do they face? What tracking technologies exist? Tracking tech...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-11-2021

Understanding the Challenges of Rechargeable Metal Batteries

In a market wholly dominated by the Li-ion battery, there is a lot of potential for rechargeable metal batteries—with lithium, sodium, calcium and magnesium metal batteries all being investigated. For this reason, rechargeable metal batteries are some of the m...

By Liam Critchley | 17-11-2021

Researchers developing Nano cameras for monitoring chemical reactions

Recently, researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a new nano camera technology that allows for chemical reactions to be viewed using spectroscopy as they occur. What challenges can chemical reactions present, what did the researchers develo...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-11-2021

Wearable device for epilepsy could help to reduce death receives funding

A medical sensor start-up company has received over $650,000 in funding to develop wearable devices for epilepsy patients. What challenges does epilepsy present, what does the device in development do, and what challenges do wearable devices face? What c...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 16-11-2021