The quest for an automated "taste-test" solution in the food and beverage industry has long been a challenge. However, a recent study reveals that machine learning can enhance chemical sensors, potentially enabling a robotic tongue to assess drinks like milk...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-02-2025

Wireless brain sensor and wand technology could transform hydrocephalus care. While traditional hydrocephalus treatments rely on shunts that can be prone to failure, the need for more reliable, patient-friendly solutions has led to the exploration of novel m...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-02-2025

While proprietary software solutions have long driven technological innovation, the demand for transparent, adaptable, and community-driven development has propelled open-source software to the forefront. In a field where collaboration and collective expertis...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-02-2025

A segment of e-textile showcasing the flexibility of inkjet-printed graphene. Credit: Marzia Dulal While flexible electronics hold immense promise for transforming wearables, they also face a host of challenges—ranging from rigidity and fragility to environme...

By Robin Mitchell | 31-01-2025

Key Takeaways about Point Of Care Sensors and 5G Networks Revolutionize Health Care  Point-of-care diagnostic sensors make remote health monitoring a reality.  Patients can not only leave the hospital earlier but also have their vi...

By Gary Elinoff | 29-01-2025

China is set to host the world's first human-robot marathon, marking a significant milestone in robotics and artificial intelligence. In April, Beijing will witness humanoid robots running alongside human participants in a half-marathon, reflecting China's st...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-01-2025

While AI has traditionally relied on conventional power grids, the exponential increase in computational demands has prompted the search for alternative, reliable, and large-scale energy solutions. Recently, the UK government unveiled a groundbreaking plan to...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-01-2025

Oslo, Norway - October 29, 2016: Dedicated Electric Car Charging Stations in the Capital City Parking Area. While electric vehicles (EVs) have long been hailed as a pathway to reducing global carbon emissions, the reality of mass adoption remains fraught wit...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-01-2025

While artificial intelligence (AI) has long been championed as a catalyst for technological innovation, its rapid adoption also raises a host of economic, social, and practical considerations. Recently, the UK government unveiled an ambitious action plan to e...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-01-2025

MIT engineers have devised a technique to stack electronic layers seamlessly, producing faster, denser, and more powerful computer chips. Triangular semiconducting particles (pink) are confined within squares to form high-quality elements, layered directly at...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-01-2025

Key Takeaways about Blood Sweat and Saliva  Garnering medical information from blood, sweat, or saliva involves a synergy between electronics and biochemistry.  Medical Sensors based on blood, sweat, and saliva speed up testing and...

By Gary Elinoff | 16-01-2025

In an increasingly microchip-enabled world,  he who has the best and most advanced microchips, along with a large, stable supply of bread-and-butter devices, can steal the lead in the power plays that influential countries inflict on each other.  Microchip su...

By Paul Whytock | 15-01-2025

While wearable devices have emerged as convenient tools for tracking health metrics, accurately measuring blood pressure remains a formidable hurdle. Recently, Glasgow-based Novosound has unveiled a breakthrough in miniaturised ultrasound technology, enabling...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-01-2025

While chips have become the heart of nearly every modern electronic device, the escalating need for ever-smaller and more energy-efficient semiconductors has intensified the spotlight on global supply chains. Increasingly, tensions between China and the West...

By Robin Mitchell | 13-01-2025