Researchers recently discovered that transistors kept at ultra-low temperatures can retain bit information with a retention time of a few minutes. What challenges do current memory technologies face, what did the researchers demonstrate, and is the new discove...

By Sam Brown | 24-08-2021

Recently, a researcher from Harvard discovered that trying to use commercial devices to gather data can present some significant challenges. What did the researcher find, why are black-box designs challenging to work with, and how does this relate to AI?...

By Sam Brown | 23-08-2021

Recently, Intel announced the next generation of FET technology, the RibbonFET, and how it will power their future devices. How has transistor technology changed, what is RibbonFET, and when will devices be produced using it? How has FET technology chang...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-08-2021

There are many different types of microlaser in use. They are found in several commercial applications, from intracellular biosensors to all-photonic microprocessors. Microlasers have become a staple technology in the bio-photonic and on-chip application secto...

By Liam Critchley | 23-08-2021

Recently, a Tesla Megapack station that stores energy for renewable systems recently caught fire that was impossible to put out. What energy storage methods are being explored, what happened at the battery site, and why is this evidence of the unsuitability of...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-08-2021

Recently, TFL announced that it has awarded PDS Infrastructure Systems to integrate smart cameras into areas of concern to reduce traffic violations and accidents. What challenges do road systems commonly face, how will TFL combat against such challenges, and...

By Sam Brown | 20-08-2021

Recently, the UK Government announced a new competition that could see winners be granted up to £1m during the first phase winners and £11m during phase two. Why is energy storage becoming important, what types of energy storage exist, and how will such compet...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-08-2021

Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and technology have recently developed a transfer method for printing flexible electronic circuits without complex machinery. What challenges do flexible electronics face, what did the researchers demon...

By Sam Brown | 19-08-2021

Printed electronics specialists PragmatIC recently demonstrated their latest fully functional ARM core that has excellent flexible properties. What challenges does flexible electronics present, what did PragmatIC demonstrate, and how could it finally pave the...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-08-2021

Recently, Tesla announced that it would be installing more superchargers across Hampshire, and it will allow all-electric vehicles to use their superchargers. How do EVs' evolving challenges demonstrate their success, what challenges will Tesla face, and does...

By Sam Brown | 18-08-2021

Recently, researchers from India have developed a 3D printed mechanical system that helps to counteract the movement of breathing when administering targeted radiation for lung cancer. What challenges does body movement present, what did the researchers develo...

By Sam Brown | 18-08-2021

Self-powered implantable devices are thought to be the next generation of technologies in the medical device sector (and in medicine/surgery in general). They not only have the potential to operate over much longer timescales, but they also reduce the need for...

By Liam Critchley | 18-08-2021