A proposal has been made to partly electrify the M180 near Lincolnshire so that electric trucks can trial their effectiveness. What challenges do electric vehicles present trucks, what does the proposal suggest, and could it be the answer to reducing emissions...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-08-2021

Recently, researchers from NTU Singapore have created a flexible UV sensor that can be manufactured using standard semiconductor foundries. What challenges does UV present, what did the researchers develop, and how will such developments help create wearable s...

By Sam Brown | 26-08-2021

Recently, Home Depot in the US has announced that it will be trialling a new security measure to prevent power tool theft from their stores. What challenges do shop security systems present, what is Home Depot experimenting with, and is it a good idea? W...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-08-2021

Recently, French startup Silina demonstrated its ability to curve 275 CMOS sensors in a single manufacturing step while Sony revealed its latest curved image sensor. What advantages does a curved sensor have over a flat sensor, what exactly has been demonstrat...

By Sam Brown | 25-08-2021

Recently, security researchers discovered security flaws in two separate EV chargers that allowed for disconnection of power and grant access to the home network. Why do IoT devices provide challenges to security systems, what exactly did the researchers find,...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 24-08-2021

Recently, Huawei released their latest range of Smartphone products, the P50, but these devices lack 5G capabilities. Why has the US placed trade restrictions on China, what has caused the newest devices to lack 5G, and how will this changing technology look f...

5G | By Robin Mitchell | 24-08-2021

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