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A Successful SpaceX Launch Will Finally Set Off A Commercialised Space Industry

SpaceX, the brainchild of Tesla founder, Elon Musk, made history when its Crew Dragon Demo-2 capsule arrived at the International Space Station after being launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on May 31st 2020.

one month ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

The Electronics Systems and Equipment That Made the SpaceX Flight Successful

SpaceX's historic rocket launch on May 30th, 2020 was an event many will remember for many years to come.

one month ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

How the European Union Plans to Enable a Greener Europe

Earlier this year, the European Union announced the European Green Deal’s Investment Plan, highlighting how the EU aims to spend money set aside for a greener Europe.

one month ago by Luke James

Machine Learning Company Insitro Raises $143 Million to Bridge Biology and AI

Insitro is a pharmaceutical company that follows a data-driven development approach towards drug development. The company uses machine learning and artificial intelligence-based approaches to derive more throughput in drug manufacturing.

one month ago by Akshay Kumar

Researchers Achieve Record-Breaking Sodium-Ion Battery Performance

Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) researchers have developed a sodium-ion battery, or SIB, whose capacity and performance is comparable to that of many lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) on the market.

one month ago by Sam Holland

European PCB Manufacturer Schweizer Electronic Makes Strategic Move With China Expansion

From Germany to China—one of the world’s leading high-tech PCB manufacturers, Schweizer Electronic AG, has expanded to Jintan, Jiangsau, with production now in full swing at the company’s newest manufacturing plant.

one month ago by Luke James

The UK Makes A Final Decision to Phase Out Huawei Involvement in 5G Data Network

The UK government has announced a complete removal of Huawei’s telecom equipment from the deployment of its 5G network, despite the intention for the company’s involvement in 35% of the national operators’ RAN (Radio Access Network).

one month ago by Biljana Ognenova

“Micro-Comb” Technology Achieves Record 44.2 Tbps Internet Speed

Researchers from Monash, Swinburne University of Technology (SUT), and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have achieved world-beating internet efficiency: 44.2 terabits per second micro-comb chip whose optical technology can replace the equivalent function of 80 lasers in traditional optic fibre-based internet solutions.

one month ago by Sam Holland

Scaling the Diagnosis of HVAC Sensor Faults in Smart Buildings

Many of us spend the majority of our lives indoors working, sleeping, and living. Since we spend so much of our time here, despite it being arguably against the best interests of our health, substantial effort has gone into developing systems that improve our health and wellbeing the best they can.

one month ago by Luke James

Boosting the Stability of Microwave Signals by ‘100-Fold’

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have reportedly used state-of-the-art atomic clocks, advanced light detectors, and a frequency comb measurement tool to boost the stability of microwave signals.

one month ago by Luke James

Mathematical Formula Enables 5G Wireless Networks to More Efficiently Communicate Frequencies

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a mathematical formula that could help 5G and other wireless networks communicate more efficiently.

one month ago by Luke James

The Development of a New Moldable Nanomaterial Could Bring Thinner and Cheaper VR and AR Devices

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are no longer exclusive to video gaming. Although the early development of these technologies focused on this industry, VR and AR are now used for a broad range of other applications and use cases such as education, virtual conferences, and fashion.

one month ago by Luke James

Durable and Washable e-Textiles Developed for Use in Wireless Charging Electronics

Powercast Corporation and Liquid X have announced a partnership that will enable garment manufacturers to better integrate wireless power functionality and washable e-textiles.

one month ago by Sara McCaslin

Li-ion Computer Vision Solution Offers Significant Means to Improve Device Battery Life

Researchers led by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have developed a computer vision system that, unlike human eyesight, can closely identify lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry issues.

about 2 months ago by Sam Holland

The UK Ministry of Defence Invests £2m in EOIR Sensor Technologies

The UK government has announced that the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has awarded contracts to various respected organisations. The contracts will fund short and long-term investigations aimed at improving electro-optic and infrared (EOIR) sensor technology for military use.

about 2 months ago by Kelcie Moseley

Arm Announces Its Hardware and Software-Focused Devsummit Conference Is Going Virtual

In the wake of the lockdown, computing giant Arm has unveiled that DevSummit—the new name for its developer and designer-targeted, software and hardware-focused tech conference—will be hosted virtually (online) from the 5th to the 9th of October, 2020.

2 months ago by Sam Holland

TouchNetix has Introduced Touchscreen Displays for Hazardous Applications

UK-based ompany, TouchNetix, has introduced a new touch screen controller chip that can be used in challenging industrial environments.

2 months ago by Lianne Frith

Solar Technology Research Says That Windows Can ‘Transform’ Electricity Generation

Australian researchers have reportedly made a breakthrough with semi-transparent solar cells that can be incorporated into glass windows and generate electricity.

2 months ago by Luke James

Electronic Skin Powered by Sweat Can Monitor Health

Scientists have developed an electronic skin that converts sweat into electricity. The battery-free device is said to be able to monitor health signs and able to control a robotic arm.

2 months ago by Luke James

Biotechnology Materials Science Breakthrough Enables Enhanced Biocompatibility in Bioelectronics

Columbia University researchers have developed a materials science technology they call ‘MCP’, which enables the bonding of soft and rigid components—thus facilitating bioelectronics that can safely process complex neurological signals within the user’s skin.

2 months ago by Sam Holland

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