In an attempt to look special and controversial, Tesla recently ran a presentation on how their future Tesla's will have more computational power than the human brain by 2033, and yet completely fails to understand how that figure has absolutely no meaning wha...

By Robin Mitchell | 27-09-2022

Your heart beats around 100,00 times a day, and that function is controlled by an electrical system that not only causes the contraction of heart chambers but also coordinates them to work correctly in conjunction with each other. When this electrical system d...

By Paul Whytock | 26-09-2022

China has undergone massive economic and industrial growth in the last few decades. With industrial growth on the scale China has experienced, the energy consumption level becomes much greater, as do the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse g...

By Liam Critchley | 21-09-2022

As large portions of the M3 undergo smart motorway conversion, there is a fatal issue facing smart motorways that aren’t being solved. Why are smart motorways being introduced, what is the fatal issue they face, and why would solutions to this potentially inva...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-09-2022

Recently, NASA announced that the SiFive RISC-V CPU will be central to their next generation of spaceflight computers used to control spacecraft systems. What challenges does spaceflight present to electronics, what will the RISC-V platform provide, and what d...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-09-2022

While EVs are set to be the climate solution to transportation, their reliance on lithium is introducing numerous challenges including skyrocketing lithium prices, restricted lithium production, and the vast environmental damage caused by its extraction. Recen...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-09-2022

Recently, Schneider Electrics demonstrated their latest EV charging solution that utilises Matter to create an intelligent charger able to adjust charging rates based on tariffs. What challenges do smart technologies currently face, what does the charger do, a...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-09-2022

As more companies move towards subscription models to generate consistent revenue, engineers should carefully consider whether such a move is positive. What is robotics as a service, is there an example of this being done, and why should engineers be cautious?...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-07-2022

With the rapid advancement in electronics, understanding the different components that make up complex systems is crucial. One such component gaining popularity is the System-on-Module (SoM). But exactly what is a system on module? In this article, we will exp...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-05-2021

Key Things to Know: Incredible Storage Capacity: A single strand of DNA can store up to 215 million gigabytes of data, making it one of the highest density storage mediums available. DNA Replication: DNA replication in eukaryotic cells occurs in the...

By Liam Critchley | 11-08-2020

The use of microchip implants in the human body has many excited about the possibility of removing the need to carry cash, a card, or every ID. However, those who wish to use an implanted device should think twice before getting the procedure done for reasons...

By Robin Mitchell | 06-08-2020

Scientists from Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), working with counterparts McMaster University and University of Pittsburgh, have developed a method of controlling light with light. The method may form a foundation for optical compu...

By Gary Elinoff | 21-05-2020

The electron microscope allows magnifications of about ten million times, as compared to the one or two thousand times possible with a classical optical microscope. It empowers researchers to delve into realms not previously accessible to them. An Electron Mi...

By Gary Elinoff | 13-05-2020

In writing this article, I have the most wonderful “problem” that any science or engineering writer can possibly have. And that is, developments in this area are happening so fast that actual progress may well have surpassed the content of this article by the...

By Gary Elinoff | 20-04-2020