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Preparing the next generation of electronics engineers
As the electronics industry continues to advance at a breakneck pace, it faces a burgeoning challenge: a significant skills gap.
How safe are design engineers from AI?
MIT engineers have discovered that in order to excel at design engineering, AI must first learn to innovate.
Embracing diversity on National STEM Day
The landscape of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has historically been monolithic, often not reflecting the rich tapestry of global cultures and perspectives.
The King’s Speech introduced autonomous vehicle legislation
In a significant move towards the future of transportation, the UK is set to embrace fully autonomous vehicles with new legislation announced in the King's speech.
European photonics companies call for support from EU
Some of Europe’s largest integrated photonics companies call on the EU to support building a resilient supply chain for photonic integrated circuits.
European Space Agency to develop commercial space capsule
The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated a competition to create a robotic cargo capsule intended for missions to the International Space Station (ISS), with plans for the inaugural journey set for 2028. This venture represents a significant departure from ESA's conventional approach to project management.
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize winners
At the Mediacorp Theatre in Singapore, Prince William bestowed honours on Acción Andina, GRST, WildAid Marine Programme, S4S Technologies, and Boomitra as the 2023 recipients of The Earthshot Prize.
Cambridge festival champions women's advancement in STEM
Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, became the nexus of a vibrant celebration of women's achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on the 26th and 27th of October.
Decoding the ‘lazy girl’ job trend
In an era dominated by social media, the ‘lazy girl’ job trend has emerged as a tongue-in-cheek challenge to the American corporate culture's endorsement of excessive working hours and productivity at the expense of personal wellbeing.
Nvidia and Foxconn’s AI factory plans amidst US-China tensions
In a significant industry move, the world’s most valuable chip manufacturer, Nvidia, and iPhone assembler, Foxconn, are pioneering the construction of what are being termed as "AI factories."
Niobium-rich ore may advance battery technology
China has unearthed an ore containing a substantial quantity of niobium, a rare earth metal with potential to revolutionise battery technology.
Bloodhound LSR launches global search for a new speed pioneer
The Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) team has launched the ‘Race to Greatness’ campaign, commencing a global search for a new driver.
Recover E: a Formula E racing car built entirely from e-waste
In an ambitious quest to redefine sustainable innovation in the automotive industry, a unique collaboration between Lazerian and Envision Racing materialised into a project: the creation of a fully functional Gen 3 racing car, constructed entirely from electronic waste, or 'e-waste'.
Flexible x-ray detectors could transform cancer therapy
The University of Surrey has made strides in developing new materials that mirror human tissue, potentially initiating a shift towards the next wave of adaptable x-ray detectors.
Robotic companions aid dementia care in East Sussex
In East Sussex, an initiative using lifelike robotic pets to support individuals with early-onset dementia has been introduced.
The rise of drone light shows
As the night sky erupted into a kaleidoscope of colours this past weekend for Bonfire Night, one might witness a new kind of spectacle gradually taking the helm – drone light shows.
The emergence of 'Grok': Elon Musk's AI chatbot
In the rapidly evolving domain of artificial intelligence, a new entrant has emerged from the digital workshop of Elon Musk – a chatbot named Grok.
How a small city in Ireland is accelerating the race to the industry of tomorrow
“A catalyst reaction creates an acceleration, and that’s why we called this facility Catalyst, as that’s what we aim to achieve here: acceleration,” Analog Devices Catalyst Director Mike Morrissey told a boardroom full of journalists. Analog Devices Catalyst Director Mike Morrissey told a boardroom full of journalists.
London homes to be kept warm by waste heat from data centres
In a step towards greener energy use, the UK will utilise waste heat from data centres to warm thousands of homes.
The UK’s next 10 years of quantum strategy
Electronic Specifier recently attended the National Quantum Showcase 2023 in which it delved into the UK’s next 10 years of quantum strategy.