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

It is expected that by 2050, the Earth’s population will grow to 10 billion people or more. While it is possible that some limited new land can be brought under cultivation, it is clear that the world’s farmers will have to produce far more food with only scan...

By Gary Elinoff | 14-12-2023

The Perini Business Park in Brazil, a leading 2.8 million m² commercial hub, has embarked on a transformative journey with SKIDATA, an international leader in the field of access solutions and their management, and ASUS IoT, a sub-brand of ASUS dedicated to th...

By Jack Pollard | 13-12-2023

As the power of AI continues to increase, a recent announcement from Google has demonstrated how their AI-powered weather prediction tool can perform better than current models. What challenges does weather prediction introduce, what did Google demonstrate, an...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-12-2023

Despite numerous attempts to prevent China from accessing next-generation semiconductors, a recent report published by a bipartisan committee under the US House Representatives has revealed how China is able to get equipment capable of manufacturing devices wi...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-12-2023

The rate of change in the automotive industry is incredibly high. Propulsion systems are moving to sustainable fuels, and increasingly, vehicles are aiding the driver through advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). These systems warn of hazards, and advance...

By Mark Patrick | 08-12-2023

By now, even non-specialists have been made aware of the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the wonders of Chatgpt. But AI, already a vital component of the Internet of Things (IIoT), is also beginning to play a major role in military technology and...

By Gary Elinoff | 05-12-2023

Recently, researchers from the University of California have developed a thermal transistor, a breakthrough in thermal management in electronics, that is said to be able to control the flow of heat and may provide advanced thermal management solutions for chip...

By Robin Mitchell | 28-11-2023

The issue of counterfeit components is a prevalent one that continues to plague the electronics industry. Counterfeiting costs U.S.-based semiconductor companies more than $7.5 billion per year according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. However, this...

By Jack Pollard | 27-11-2023