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Nano-scale electrical relay for lighter electronics
A KTH research group has developed a nano-scale electromechanical relay that could be used to reduce the weight of electronics in electric cars or…
Apprenticeship programme success story
Bradley Hicks joined Dorset-based Superior, a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of high integrity o-rings and seals, as an electrical and maintenance apprentice in 2006. …
How to reduce energy for training and running neural networks
Artificial intelligence has become a focus of certain ethical concerns, but it also has some major sustainability issues. Last June, researchers at the University…
New x-ray method ready for patient testing
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an innovative x-ray method for lung diagnostics, which they now plan to test in…
Goodfellow launches educational materials videos
Leading research materials supplier, Goodfellow, has launched a new educational resource for those interested in research materials in STEM applications, with a range of…
Fast and secure cryptocurrency payments
Trading in digital currencies such as Bitcoin or Ether has become an established practice but using them as a payment means is still a…
Fresh new pollution mask makes keeping cool a breeze
A fresh new take on pollution masks has been launched by start-up company Airhead, thanks to support from Brunel University London's designers, researchers and…
Xilinx and universities establish adaptive compute research clusters
Xilinx has announced it is establishing Xilinx Adaptive Compute Clusters (XACC) at four of the world’s most prestigious universities. The XACCs provide critical infrastructure…
TeraScan helps characterise next-generation terahertz detectors
So-called ‘TeraFETs’ - field-effect transistors with integrated antennas for terahertz detection - are promising candidates for compact, chip-based, yet broadband terahertz receivers. A team…