Recently, researchers developed a computer and operating system that only uses non-volatile memory to demonstrate how effective such a setup could be. What challenges do non-volatile memories present, what did the researchers develop, and could it lead to a fu...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 28-04-2022

Dorset Council has recently announced that it will increase its use of IoT sensors in the homes of vulnerable people to help identify those that may be in danger. How can IoT devices play a key role in active safety monitoring, what do the IoT sensors do, and...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 28-04-2022

Dorset Council has recently announced that it will increase its use of IoT sensors in the homes of vulnerable people to help identify those that may be in danger. How can IoT devices play a key role in active safety monitoring, what do the IoT sensors do, and...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 28-04-2022

Dorset Council has recently announced that it will increase its use of IoT sensors in the homes of vulnerable people to help identify those that may be in danger. How can IoT devices play a key role in active safety monitoring, what do the IoT sensors do, and...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 28-04-2022

A recent report from ASML Holding NV revealed that an unknown major manufacturer has been purchasing washing machines just to get access to key semiconductor parts. How has the semiconductor industry been so unlucky in the past two years, what do we know about...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-04-2022

Researchers have recently developed a new sapphire fibre that can measure temperatures in extreme environments. What challenges do extreme temperatures present to engineers, what did the researchers develop, and how could it be beneficial in reducing emissions...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 26-04-2022

Recently, researchers have created a vertically stacked colour sensor by taking advantage of van der Wall forces and believe that it could allow for the creation of simplified cameras. What challenges do current camera technologies face, what does the new sens...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-04-2022

A joint plan being launched by major energy companies and the start-up Granular will allow customers to see what times renewable energy generation is at its highest while offering lower rates at these times. Why are modern smart meters not smart, how will the...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 25-04-2022

Researchers from Korea are exploring the use of h2sound to power implanted devices inside the human body. What challenges do medical implants present, what did the researchers demonstrate, and is this a viable option for powering implanted devices? What...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-04-2022

Governments worldwide are exploring how cash and technology can be combined into a digital currency. However, it appears that digital currencies are being conflated with cryptocurrencies, and the dangers of digital currency are not being fully reported....

By Robin Mitchell | 21-04-2022

Recently, NASA and Nissan announced that they have teamed up to make solid-state batteries a commercial reality. What are solid-state batteries, why are NASA and Nissan teaming up, and is the safety of solid-state batteries a myth? What are solid-state b...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-04-2022

While EV technologies continue to improve, the lack of charging ports and the high cost of EVs continues to make their adoption difficult. Why are charging ports problematic, how would a battery-swapping scheme work, and is it a practical solution? Why a...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-04-2022