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

Batteries are ubiquitous in modern-day technologies, and without their developments over the last few decades, we would not have achieved such technological advances – especially in handheld and portable devices. While there are many different batteries out th...

By Liam Critchley | 14-01-2020

Often, connected devices are thought of in the smart home space. And indeed, smart home technology is an excellent example of the Internet of Things in action. However, connected devices are incredibly common in several industrial realms, from professional spo...

By Moe Long | 13-01-2020

A radical solution for home heating could dramatically transform the way in which we heat our homes as well as reduce energy costs if a recent proposal by a recently retired engineer, Colin Guppy formerly of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) a...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 10-01-2020

The Wiedemann-Franz law states that good conductors of electricity will also be good conductors of heat. Which is why traditional light bulbs often make better heaters than they do sources of light. The apparent inevitability of this law has been a constant wh...

By Philip Spurgeon | 08-01-2020

As the world inexorably moves towards adopting the Industrial internet of things (IIoT) and 5G technology, brand new cable networks will be required for enhanced connectivity. Currently, the existing 4-pair Ethernet cabling that is commonly in use is cumbersom...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 03-01-2020

Looking ahead to 2020, 5G will play a game-changing role across all industries. The rapid deployment of 5G networks around the globe and a hike in 5G subscriptions will drive an increase in the number of IoT connected devices worldwide. And the implementation...

By Nnamdi Anyadike | 27-12-2019