The terahertz (THz) region (0.1-10 THz) of the electromagnetic spectrum is crucial for a number of modern-day technologies, including in communications, sensing, medical imaging and quantum technologies. THz radiation waves are used throughout the sciences and...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 31-01-2023

Intel has stopped its RISC-V development project, which was less than a year old, and is now recommending customers use third-party RISC-V tools in future CPU designs. The unexpected termination raises questions about the future of RISC-V architecture, platfor...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 31-01-2023

Recently, researchers in Brazil developed a portable medical sensor that can identify and detect the presence of heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, in human sweat. This new technology allows individuals to screen and diagnose themselves for exposure to po...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 30-01-2023

Despite its age, the trusty hard disk drive (HDD), with its vast storage capacity and cost-effective nature, still reigns supreme in the data storage world, dominating newer technologies like the speedy solid-state drive (SSD). What challenges do memory techno...

Insights | By Jack Pollard | 27-01-2023

Recently, researchers demonstrated how Wi-Fi and advanced imaging technology, using scientific and engineering principles, can detect people in a room and determine their pose, but media reports, despite facts and logic, falsely claim it can "see through walls...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2023

Recently, researchers demonstrated how Wi-Fi and advanced imaging technology, using scientific and engineering principles, can detect people in a room and determine their pose, but media reports, despite facts and logic, falsely claim it can "see through walls...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2023

Recently, a Swedish hacker discovered a No Fly List used by the FBI to ban suspect individuals from flying, but this data, complete with passport numbers, birth dates, and other private information, was left on an unsecured server. It's alarming to think that...

Security | By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2023

Recently, a Swedish hacker discovered a No Fly List used by the FBI to ban suspect individuals from flying, but this data, complete with passport numbers, birth dates, and other private information, was left on an unsecured server. It's alarming to think that...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2023

Recently, a new UK startup, QV Bioelectronics, has secured over £2m in funding for developing an Implantable Electric Field Therapy (EFT) device capable of treating cancers via controlled electric fields. The Implantable EFT device is a Medical breakthrough th...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 25-01-2023

Nottingham City Council has recently announced plans to enhance its smart spaces and intelligent traffic management systems by installing 219 sensors throughout the city. These sensors will be used to improve traffic handling, monitor environmental conditions,...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 24-01-2023

Nottingham City Council has recently announced plans to enhance its smart spaces and intelligent traffic management systems by installing 219 sensors throughout the city. These sensors will be used to improve traffic handling, monitor environmental conditions,...

In The News | By Robin Mitchell | 24-01-2023

With the semiconductor shortage showing signs of improvement, engineers now have the chance to explore new hardware platforms and alternatives. The current supply chain issues present challenges but also present a golden opportunity for technologies such as RI...

RISC-V | By Robin Mitchell | 23-01-2023