The use of LED grow lights for horticulture purposes is growing in importance within metropolitan areas and a number of ‘smart’ lighting systems are coming on to the market. The world population has been growing for many years but much of that growth is concen...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 03-02-2020

Green technology isn’t new per se. But it’s certainly on the rise with growing concerns about climate change. Algae notably plays a crucial role in green tech, sometimes quite literally since many algae are, well, green in colour. Learn more about algae and it...

By Moe Long | 31-01-2020

When it comes to maximising vision, technologists and nutritionist have a lot in common. Whereas the latter focuses on human eye health, electronics technologists see automotive vision systems as the current challenge in the development of autonomous vehicles....

By Paul Whytock | 30-01-2020

The increased adoption of automation technologies by industry, combining lasers and IoT, is a growing trend. Automation not only reduces costs but also increases flexibility and reliability by enabling material handling through remote sources. A key part of th...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 29-01-2020

The faster simultaneous tracking of many magnets is expected to improve head position following and therefore the display of correct graphics in virtual reality (VR) headsets. The time it takes for headset tracking systems to detect magnet movement, which is h...

By Rob Coppinger | 28-01-2020

Rail guns are devices that use electrical power instead of chemical power to propel projectiles over 100 miles at hypersonic speeds. The first practical rail guns are even now being evaluated by the US Navy to supplement more conventional naval artillery piece...

Articles | By Gary Elinoff | 23-01-2020

Rail guns are devices that use electrical power instead of chemical power to propel projectiles over 100 miles at hypersonic speeds. The first practical rail guns are even now being evaluated by the US Navy to supplement more conventional naval artillery piece...

Insights | By Gary Elinoff | 23-01-2020

Rail guns are devices that use electrical power instead of chemical power to propel projectiles over 100 miles at hypersonic speeds. The first practical rail guns are even now being evaluated by the US Navy to supplement more conventional naval artillery piece...

Educational | By Gary Elinoff | 23-01-2020

Science fiction, while admittedly make-believe, derives inspiration from real-world elements. Conversely, sci-fi imagination often shapes future innovation. From wireless communication to virtual reality, here’s how sci-fi influences tech! As confirmed by tech...

By Moe Long | 22-01-2020

Batteries are vital components in many modern-day technologies, and for many existing technologies, improving the capabilities of the battery is paramount for building the next generation and improving the status quo. Li-ion batteries remain the common (rechar...

By Liam Critchley | 21-01-2020

The usual trajectory with new technology is a steady iteration of improvements. Every year or so a new version is released with a host of new features. Better battery, better screen, faster processor. Yet when it comes to wearables, the innovations are coming...

By Philip Spurgeon | 20-01-2020

Oxygen gas sensors are increasingly used across a broad swath of industrial applications including the automotive; health and safety; medical; and food storing sectors. Of the eight different types of oxygen sensors, three: optical, electrochemical and zirconi...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 16-01-2020