Researchers have recently developed new optical sensors that can easily be integrated into mattresses and allow patient data to be obtained. What challenges do beds present with patients, what did the researchers develop, and how can integrated sensors help pa...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-08-2022

Recently, researchers demonstrated a prototype for a paper battery that is activated when in contact with water and have touted their design as a battery with a water-activated switch. What challenges do disposable electronics present, how does the paper batte...

Environment | By Robin Mitchell | 15-08-2022

What do you get when you mix government money and communism? Answer, corruption and incompetence. Recently investments from the Chinese government into home-grown semiconductors have already seen multiple corruption charges filed against fund managers due to p...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 12-08-2022

Recently, researchers demonstrated an anemometer that utilises solid materials that help to significantly reduce drag while simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving performance. What challenges does wind present to autonomous drone systems, wha...

By Robin Mitchell | 11-08-2022

Recently, IBM announced that it is suing start-up company Winsopia for acting as a front by LzLabs to obtain intellectual property on its mainframes and software. What challenges do ageing systems present, why is IBM fighting these two companies, and are we se...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-08-2022

Recently, researchers from the University of Chicago demonstrated a wearable sensor able to record biodata with the help of an integrated neuromorphic chip. What challenges do wearable medical sensors face, what did the researchers develop, and how can such de...

By Robin Mitchell | 10-08-2022

Recognising the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry, Hyundai recently announced that it will be manufacturing its own automotive semiconductors to help secure its own supply chain as it moves into the electric vehicle industry. Why are EVs particula...

Semiconductors | By Robin Mitchell | 08-08-2022

Recently, Apple has been reported to ask suppliers in Taiwan to affix the label “Made in China” to parts being shipped to China after tensions increased between the two countries. What challenges does the Taiwan-China relationship present, why has Apple asked...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-08-2022

Recently, EDF announced that it will be reducing the power output of their nuclear reactors in France as river waters become too hot. Why do nuclear reactors struggle to react to sudden changes in power demand, why are nuclear reactors sensitive to river and s...

By Robin Mitchell | 05-08-2022

Time and time again researchers and the media report on “game changing” technologies that appear to defy the laws of physics, and the so called “massless battery” is one of them. What challenges do battery technologies present, what are massless batteries, and...

By Robin Mitchell | 04-08-2022

Recently, researchers have developed pressure sensors using graphene foam that can provide prosthetics and robotic systems with accurate haptic capabilities. What challenges do current robotics face, what did the researchers develop, and how could it improve f...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-08-2022

Recently, researchers from MIT have demonstrated a paper-thin sensor that can be stuck onto skin and generate an internal image of vessels and other structures. What challenges do imaging technologies face, what did the researchers develop, and how could it tr...

By Robin Mitchell | 03-08-2022