Recently, two researchers from the University of Minnesota and fellow graduates could upload intentionally buggy code and junk code into the Linux Kernel and accepted by the community. Why did the researchers do this, how did the Linux community react, and wha...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-05-2021

Recently, HexagonFab raised £1.9 million to continue developing its novel technology for performing biochemical scans using portable equipment. So what is a bio-FET, what has the HexagonFab developed, and how can their developments help the pharmaceutical indu...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-04-2021

Recently, the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars performed its first successful flight demonstrating that flying craft could be the future of space travel. What is Ingenuity, what electronics help to make it possible, and what challenges does it face? What is the In...

By Robin Mitchell | 29-04-2021

A recent report by Sustainability in New and Emerging Technologies stated that IoT solutions would help to reduce electrical consumption by 1.6PWh and reduce global CO2 emissions by 1GT. How does technology normally contribute to energy usage, what else does t...

IoT | By Sam Brown | 28-04-2021

Data is all around us in the modern world. Whether it's from basic processes within our cities (such as traffic control), medical services, industrial processes, or continuous surveillance, the use of data is continuing to grow—and is likely to grow further as...

By Liam Critchley | 28-04-2021

Recently, an energy storage solution in Canada has received $3.2m in government funding. What challenges do renewable energies present, the technology being used, and what other technologies exist for energy storage? Why is energy storage a major concern for r...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-04-2021

The Pentagon (US) has recently developed an implantable chip that can detect early signs of COVID and alert users to get tested. What features have been released on the chip, what challenges do implantable devices face, and could such technology help with othe...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-04-2021

Recently, two men have died while putting the “auto-pilot” feature in their Tesla to the ultimate test. What exactly happened with the Tesla, why should engineers be careful with names and claims on products, and do Lithium-Ion batteries continue to present ch...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-04-2021

Recently, Zigbee announced that it is working in partnership with other major developers including Amazon, Apple, and Google to create a standard for smart devices. However, is CHIP the right move for the smart device market? The Problem with the Smart Home T...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-04-2021

China has been looking to become self-sufficient in the semiconductor industry, and has recently announced its own Instruction Set Architecture. What is an ISA, why does China want to be self-sufficient, and what do we currently know about the new ISA? What is...

RISC-V | By Sam Brown | 23-04-2021

The field of 2D materials is one of the most rapidly advancing areas of nanomaterials, both on their own and in layered materials known as van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures. Inspired by the discovery of graphene in 2004, there are now over 100 known 2D mate...

By Liam Critchley | 22-04-2021

Recently, researchers from Japan announced developing a wearable fuel cell powered by human sweat. What challenges do traditional power sources face, what has the team developed, and how could it help with powering future wearable devices? What challenges do t...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 21-04-2021