Deep space exploration presents many exciting opportunities, but current technology prevents humans from going beyond the moon’s orbit. What challenges do humans face with deep space exploration, how could AI solve this challenge, and what challenges would tho...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 28-06-2022

The internet is an essential tool for modern life, but while roads provide rights to access for all citizens, the internet is still a privatised industry whose access is entirely discretionary to ISPs. How has the internet become an essential part of modern li...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-06-2022

Surveys often need to be taken with a pinch of salt, but a recent survey published by Konnect shows a worrying statistic that as many as 4 million broadband customers may have others using their Wi-Fi without their knowledge. What did the survey ask, how does...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-06-2022

Recognising the challenges posed by the permanent nature of semiconductors, MIT researchers have demonstrated a new interconnect technology that allows for chips to be stacked as needed at any point in time. Why is non-configurable hardware a problem, what did...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-06-2022

Recently, researchers from University College London have developed a device that clips onto the ear and supposedly reduces blood pressure through neural stimulation. What challenge does high blood pressure present, what did the researchers develop, and is the...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-06-2022

A new vulnerability has been discovered in modern Intel and AMD CPUs that allows an attacker to obtain secrete keys by analysing the power consumption from the target CPU. Why are side-channel attacks problematic, how does Hertzbleed work, and is it a real thr...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-06-2022

In a surprising move, Elon Musk recently announced that Tesla employees must return to the office for at least 40 hours a week or resign. How has the nature of work changed, what did Elon Musk say, and is Elon Musk seriously wrong on this point? How has...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-06-2022

DNA-based storage technologies have gathered much interest in recent years as a non-volatile memory device. Nature is known to be the world’s best scientist and can create structures and operations that are a major struggle to replicate synthetically, so there...

By Liam Critchley | 21-06-2022

If the IoT industry has taught us anything, it’s that we need to predict problems before they materialise, and the introduction of the smart home may be vulnerable to a serious issue; house moving. Why is it more important than ever that engineers try to predi...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 20-06-2022

As the EU pushes tech firms to pay for internet infrastructure upgrades, some fear it will encourage internet service providers to prioritise traffic from large tech companies, effectively ending net neutrality. What is net neutrality, why is it critical for a...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-06-2022

Researchers from Northwestern University recently developed a small temporary pacemaker that dissolves safely inside the human body when no longer needed. What challenges do implanted medical devices present, what did the researchers achieve, and how can such...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-06-2022

Recently, the Mayflower AI boat developed by IBM researchers has finally crossed the Atlantic Ocean demonstrating how AI could play a role in autonomous vessels. What challenges do AI boats face, what features does the Mayflower integrate, and could AI be esse...

AI | By Robin Mitchell | 16-06-2022