Detecting radio signals from space can be tricky business, especially when considering that large portions of modern life are dependent on radio-based systems that can all interfere with radio telescopes. A new radio telescope being developed in the Australian...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

As the race for new power sources continues, researchers have recently developed a new battery technology that utilises droplets of various hydrogel liquids. What challenges do engineers face with power sources, what did the researchers develop, and does this...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-09-2023

As cars become more intelligent, adding additional sensors only helps to improve situational awareness. However, one area that remains unheard of is acoustic sensors in vehicles, and researchers are now working on giving cars the ability to hear. What advantag...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-09-2023

As more devices become integrated with Bluetooth technologies, the advertisement mechanism used by Bluetooth is giving away the location of valuables to thieves. What challenges does Bluetooth present to valuables, are there mechanisms to defend against this,...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2023

As AI advances, it's being harnessed more than ever to produce artwork, articles, and even code. However, with these advancements come legal complexities. A pivotal ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has raised questions ab...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-09-2023

As technology continues to progress, some look to space for the next industrial revolution. What challenges does manufacturing on Earth present, how could space-based manufacturing help, and is it feasible? What challenges does manufacturing on Earth pre...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-09-2023

As the world continues to see increased demand for renewable energies, the need for improving efficiency has never been more important. Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have recently developed a new cooling technique that has been shown to improve s...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-09-2023

In a somewhat humorous report published by Sky News, the Advertising Standards Agency instructed a broadband service called 6G Internet to stop confusing customers with the supposed existence of 6G networks via its advertising campaigns. What exactly happened...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-09-2023

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?...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-08-2023

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...

By Liam Critchley | 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...

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...

By Paul Whytock | 21-08-2023

Recently, Tesla announced that it will be constructing a data centre that the world has never seen before, and while some are excited by the news, others are somewhat sceptical, thinking that this claim will be like most of Elon Musk’s other ventures. What dat...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-08-2023

As a controversial law behind encryption is soon to come into power, tech companies around the world are petitioning the UK government to withdraw the requirement for backdoor access, essentially breaking encryption. What exactly is the UK looking to do, why i...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-08-2023