Conceptual Image: 3D Printing an Artificial Liver, Illustrating Advances in Medical Technology. 3D Rendering on White Background. Key things to know: Advancements in 3D printing technology have led to the development of more realistic liver models, enhan...

By Liam Critchley | 17-01-2024

Key things to know: Researchers from the University of Sussex propose electric field modulation for wireless communication, potentially reducing energy consumption and enhancing battery life in devices. This new method, offering up to 5 times longer b...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-01-2024

As concerns for sustainability in the electronics industry continue to increase, researchers are trying to find new materials which can help reduce our dependency on oil and toxic chemicals used in the manufacturing process of components. Now, researchers from...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-01-2024

A new start-up company has announced that its innovative lucid dream-enabling device, a breakthrough in sleep technology, will be ready to launch in 2025, and while the technology may be a truly exciting opportunity for humanity, there are also ethical concern...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-01-2024

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has recently divulged a striking rise in global semiconductor industry sales, which totalled $48.0 billion in November 2023. This represents a noteworthy 5.3% increase compared to the £45.6 billion recorded in Novem...

By Jack Pollard | 11-01-2024

As semiconductor foundries tackle the challenges of transistor miniaturisation, researchers are exploring new materials and techniques to enhance next-generation chip performance, a key focus in the evolving landscape of advanced semiconductor technology. Now,...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-01-2024

Recently, a team of cybersecurity experts hired by Microsoft demonstrated how many fingerprint scanners used to protect Windows PCs can be hacked to allow anyone entry. What challenges do authentication systems face in modern computing, what did the researcher...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-01-2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the E-commerce industry. It is changing the way businesses interact with their customers, as well as in the way they complete offline tasks.  A lot of the excitement is centered around ChatBots, AI programs that...

By Gary Elinoff | 09-01-2024

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a new smart scalpel that they claim could aid in teaching the next generation of surgeons and rapidly improve the speed at which students learn. What challenges do traditional teaching methods have, what did the research...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-01-2024

Measuring bodily functions can be challenging at the best of times, especially during sleep studies for patients trying to diagnose sleep apnoea. Recently, researchers have demonstrated a new pill that has the ability to measure bodily functions without the ne...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-01-2024

In the quest to create intelligent robotic systems capable of working autonomously, some researchers have started to explore whether teaching robots how to recognise what they don’t know could be the key to accelerated learning and greater independence. What c...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-01-2024

Gallium nitride-enabled LED lighting is already making huge reductions to the amount of electrical power used globally, and in ten years’ time, it’s predicted that those savings could be as high as 46%.  But when it comes to the consumption of electricity, the...

By Paul Whytock | 02-01-2024

Recently, an ex-employee of Tesla has leaked data regarding the safety of the Tesla AutoPilot feature and has cast doubt on the safety of the AutoPilot system. What exactly happened with the leak, why was this to be expected, and what does this mean for future...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-12-2023

Recognising the challenges faced in the shipping industry, a UK-based company has recently announced the development of the world’s first 5G tracking labels, which are fully recyclable and easy to integrate into existing logistic supply chains. What challenges...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-12-2023