In a UK first, a busy road in Hull was fitted with numerous sensors and lights to help reduce collisions by warning drivers of oncoming traffic. What challenges do typical roads face, what exactly was installed, and could such technology become widespread?...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 25-08-2023

George Lakkas - Automotive Marketing Manager for High-Power Drivers at Texas Instruments Understanding the traction inverter basics, these devices are the main consumers of battery power in electric vehicles (EVs). Essentially, they work by converting di...

Educational | By George Lakkas | 25-08-2023

Recently, Archer Materials has demonstrated its latest gFET technology, which allows for a single device to selectively detect multiple diseases, potentially providing rapid electronic testing in the future. What challenges do disease-detecting FETs face, what...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 23-08-2023

In the exhilarating world of motorsports, Formula Student racing stands out as a beacon of innovation and engineering prowess. It's not just about the thrill of speed; it's a platform where young engineers showcase their talent, pushing the boundaries of autom...

In The News | By Jack Pollard | 23-08-2023

NASA—the National Aeronautics and Space Administration—is best known for sending spacecraft to the moon and other unmanned spacecraft to remote parts of our solar system. However, they are involved with many aspects of aerospace research, and the development o...

Insights | By Liam Critchley | 22-08-2023

Derived from the biological processes of life, biomass encompasses both plant and animal matter. Historically, humans have utilized biomass for energy, such as burning wood. In modern times, its role in global energy supply has expanded, with sources like corn...

Environment | By Gary Elinoff | 22-08-2023

Derived from the biological processes of life, biomass encompasses both plant and animal matter. Historically, humans have utilized biomass for energy, such as burning wood. In modern times, its role in global energy supply has expanded, with sources like corn...

Educational | By Gary Elinoff | 22-08-2023

While AI developments have rapidly developed, there is a growing concern that the energy consumption from AI could be negatively contributing to climate change. What challenges does AI pose with respect to energy, what data is available regarding energy usage...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 21-08-2023

While AI developments have rapidly developed, there is a growing concern that the energy consumption from AI could be negatively contributing to climate change. What challenges does AI pose with respect to energy, what data is available regarding energy usage...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 21-08-2023

Are Chinese organisations hacking the car you’re driving? There has been a lot said about how they could be.  And it’s not just Chinese-manufactured vehicles that could be targeted, although they may be more vulnerable. Any manufacturer’s vehicle that uses tec...

AI | By Paul Whytock | 21-08-2023

Are Chinese organisations hacking the car you’re driving? There has been a lot said about how they could be.  And it’s not just Chinese-manufactured vehicles that could be targeted, although they may be more vulnerable. Any manufacturer’s vehicle that uses tec...

Insights | By Paul Whytock | 21-08-2023

Recently, researchers from MIT demonstrated a wearable ultrasonic imaging device capable of imaging breast tissue, raising hopes that breast cancer may be more easily detected by individuals at home. What challenges does breast cancer introduce, what did the r...

Wearables | By Robin Mitchell | 18-08-2023