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Is Remote Work the next security threat?

Remote work has become an essential part of life due to COIVD-19 restrictions, but its implementation could become the next major security threat. What advantages does remote work have, what security threats could arise from improper implementation, and should...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 28-10-2021

Researchers develop seaweed-like generators to take advantage of ocean forces

Recently, researchers demonstrated a new undersea energy generator that looks like seaweed and can be used to power marine devices. What challenges do ocean-based devices present, what did the researchers develop, and could it be expanded to large scales?...

By Sam Brown | 28-10-2021

Micron’s $150 billion fabrication capabilities expansion

Recently, Micron announced that it will be investing up to $150 billion over the next decade to expand its fabrication capabilities. What developments in technology have placed unprecedented demand, what will Micron plan to do, and could such expansion give ri...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-10-2021

Royal Mint to recycle e-waste for precious metals

Recently, the Royal Mint announced that it will be deploying proprietary techniques for recovering gold and silver from e-waste. What challenges does e-waste present, why is the Royal Mint looking at e-waste as a source of gold and silver, and what else can be...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-10-2021

DARPA looking for wireless power transmission via lasers

Recently, DARPA announced its interest in wireless power transmission and has asked the industry for solutions. What advantages does wireless laser power transmission offer, why may DARPA be looking for such technologies, and what challenges does it face?...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-10-2021

Improving the Oxygen Redox Reaction in Na-Ion batteries

Li-ion batteries are the most widely used modern-day battery, but several other metal-ion batteries also show a lot of promise. Modern battery technology could help to alleviate the dependence on lithium materials (and lithium mining). One of the promising low...

By Liam Critchley | 21-10-2021

Google Maps to help reduce CO2 emissions with lowest carbon route

Recently, Google announced that its route-finding algorithm on Google Maps will also offer the lowest carbon footprint journey. Why is carbon reduction a difficult challenge to solve, how will Google use technology to help reduce carbon emissions, and could cl...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-10-2021

AI and Regulation – What engineers need to watch out for

In the last decade, AI has undergone leaps and bounds and now finds itself in many daily applications, including website traffic management, advertisement, and predictive maintenance. What challenges does AI present from a moral perspective, what legislation w...

AI | By Sam Brown | 18-10-2021

Intel announces Loihi 2 – A Neuromorphic Chip

Recently, Intel announced the development of its latest neuromorphic chip called Loihi2 and an open framework for developing solutions for it. What is neuromorphic computing, what are the specifics of the Loihi 2 chip, and could neuromorphic designs be the sol...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-10-2021

Using AI & IoT technolgies to help sort recycling

Recently, two Austrian communities have teamed up to develop a solution to homeowners not properly sorting out their recycling. Why is self-sorting waste so essential to the environment, what did the two companies develop, and will technology help with reducin...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 15-10-2021

Using AI & IoT technolgies to help sort recycling

Recently, two Austrian communities have teamed up to develop a solution to homeowners not properly sorting out their recycling. Why is self-sorting waste so essential to the environment, what did the two companies develop, and will technology help with reducin...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 15-10-2021

NHS and Police may share data – A major mistake

Recent evidence has come to light that the NHS may be required to share patient data with the police to fight against criminal activity. Why is privacy in data becoming an increasingly important issue, what evidence do we have that the NHS and police will shar...

Privacy | By Sam Brown | 14-10-2021