Recently, a team of researchers demonstrated a new artificial muscle built wholly from biodegradable components, paving the way for compostable robotic systems. What challenges does soft robotics present, what did the researchers develop, and how could it be h...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-04-2023

As the world continues to recover from the effects of COVID, engineers are faced with increasing pressure when selecting components. To help engineers with these challenges, SourceabilityÒ has developed Datalynq, a tool that can provide engineers with key insi...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-04-2023

Researchers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking stretchable OLED display that can be effortlessly curved around a wrist, folded in various directions, and wrapped around objects like a steering wheel. This article will explore the challenges faced by flexi...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-04-2023

Printed electronics hold great potential for revolutionising the way we interact with technology by enabling the creation of low-cost, flexible, and even stretchable electronic devices. Researchers have recently made a breakthrough by eliminating toxic solvent...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-04-2023

Recently, researchers claimed to have made a new circuit element concept for a two-terminal meminductor whose inductance depends on the past current that flowed through the inductor. While their device does exhibit this behaviour, it is far from being practica...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-04-2023

As cars become more digital than mechanical, the inclusion of numerous smart technologies has helped to accelerate the development of autonomous driving systems. However, with so many sensors and cameras on modern vehicles, there are increasing concerns that s...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-04-2023

As China continues to escalate tensions with Taiwan, countries around the world are evaluating their infrastructure for safety against potential Chinese cyberattacks, and now Germany is addressing security risks in its 5G network by investigating Chinese compo...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-04-2023

While it may not be the best pizza topping, researchers from Italy recently developed the world’s first fully edible rechargeable battery, which has the potential to power low-energy ingestible electronics and biodegradable sensors while also being biocompatib...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-04-2023

The war in Ukraine continues without any sign of slowing down, and while Putin may have thought that he had the upper hand following the Crimea annexation, the countless sanctions against Russia are having a significant effect on its ability to manufacture ele...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-04-2023

The science fiction image of getting into your autonomous vehicle (AV), telling it your destination and then sitting back and reading a book whilst it does the driving is a fun idea, but the chances of it becoming a reality any time soon is best described as a...

By Paul Whytock | 04-04-2023

Recently, a group of researchers have successfully developed a structural sensing system consisting of ground sensors, battery-operated components, and remote servers. The sensors are capable of detecting early warning signs of structural collapse caused by ea...

By Robin Mitchell | 31-03-2023

Researchers recently demonstrated how hackers can exploit Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan (NUIT) to send inaudible ultrasound commands to voice-controlled systems like Alexa and Siri, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and data breaches involving pe...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-03-2023

Amid industry challenges and after facing financial difficulties, ARM is considering different ways to increase its revenue, such as the possibility of raising the license price and expanding the license scope. This comes after the NVIDIA acquisition and with...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-03-2023

Chinese surveillance companies Hikvision and Dahua have the lion’s share of the UK CCTV market, with over 66% of public buildings using their cameras, and that includes security-sensitive government offices. In addition to that, a majority of higher education...

By Paul Whytock | 21-03-2023