One dream that many researchers are desperately trying to realise is fully disposable electronics, but numerous technical and environmental challenges must be solved. Recently, researchers from the US demonstrated a prototype of what could be argued as the wor...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-11-2022

In a recent video published by Tom Scott, the rumours of clams being used to check the condition of water sources in Poland really is true, and the engineering behind the system is truly ingenious. What challenges does water treatment present, how are clams us...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-11-2022

A recent report from sifted.eu describes how the increase in energy prices and cost of living are seeing investors turn to automation, but while the article goes into great depth regarding the investors and technology, it doesn’t quite describe how exactly aut...

By Robin Mitchell | 07-11-2022

Recently, researchers from Japan have demonstrated an ion-sensitive transistor that can detect trace amounts of cancer cells in blood samples. What challenges does traditional cancer screening present, what did the researchers demonstrate, and why are transist...

By Jack Pollard | 04-11-2022

While nothing has been officially confirmed, Qualcomm has accused ARM of unfair practices in its desire to change licensing terms that would have a major effect on OEMs. What exactly has Qualcomm accused ARM of, how would this affect OEM manufacturers, and is...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-11-2022

No words can describe the sadness surrounding the recent crush in South Korea, but such events may be avoidable in the future with the use of smartphones. What challenges do mass events present, how could smartphones hold the key to safety, and what challenges...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-11-2022

UV exposure is dangerous to human health due to the cancer risk it carries which is why wearing sun cream and keeping out of extreme sunlight is important. Recognising the difficulties in detecting UV exposure, researchers recently developed a wearable UV sens...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-10-2022

A recent tweet from an influential Twitter user could have potentially landed Tesla in hot water after it was discovered that the code inside Tesla vehicles contains the location of various vehicle testing grounds. What exactly happened with the tweet, is this...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-10-2022

Recently, the media has been in a frenzy over the UK government's plan to issue a windfall tax on the renewable sector, but the UK government is indeed right to do so. Why is the media foaming at the mouth, why does the green energy sector deserve to be taxed,...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-10-2022

Recently, Police in Devon and Cornwall have announced the use of a new technology that leverages AI to automatically identify those committing driving offences, including using a mobile at the wheel and not using a seatbelt. What challenges does bad driving pr...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-10-2022

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a new wearable fabric that is able to generate as much as 400mW thanks to integrated solar cells. What challenges do wearable electronics face, what did the researchers present, and how is this demonstration a practical...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-10-2022

Recently, researchers from MIT announced the development of an optimiser tool that can be applied to any autonomous robotic system. What challenges does robotics introduce to engineers, what did the MIT researchers do, and how will the development of generic p...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-10-2022

Recent proposals in the US to open the 12GHz spectrum to 5G operators have left SpaceX and other satellite broadband providers in a fury. What challenges does space satellite communication face, why are the proposals deeply concerning for satellite broadband p...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-10-2022

Recently, researchers have managed to develop a manufacturing process that combines 2D and 3D structures to maximise the efficiency of perovskite solar cells. Why is perovskite considered the future material for solar panels, what did the researchers demonstra...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-10-2022