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In the realm of science fiction, Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced viewers to the holodeck, a pioneering concept where Captain Picard and his crew could simulate diverse environments ranging from lush jungles to Victorian London.

A new type of wearable device, a haptic patch, has been created by a team of engineers at Northwestern University, designed to stimulate skin to deliver a variety of sensations.

AMDshowcased its ongoing high performance computing (HPC) leadership at Supercomputing 2024 by powering the world’s fastest supercomputer for the sixth straight Top500 list.

Scotland’s tech showcase, EIE25, will co-host the Tech Tour’s Growth Deeptech event next year, bringing later-stage companies and investors from across the EU to Edinburgh in May.

As countries met at COP29 in Baku, a new Oxford University study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 law firms around the world, provides the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning – or not – toclimate goals.

The world’s shipping industry plays a pivotal role in global trade, with nearly 90% of goods transported by sea. However, as digitalisation continues to reshape maritime operations, the industry’s exposure to cyberattacks expands significantly. In the first half of 2024 alone, 23,400 malware incidents and 178 ransomware attacks were reported, according to a recent Marlink study.

Researchers are pioneering new methods forproducing lab-grown diamondswhile minimising carbon by-products like soot. These diamonds, however, aren’t intended for jewellery; they’re destined for advanced applications in future computers, optics, and sensors.

Hitachi High-Tech and The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) have been conducting joint research into practical applications of high-resolution Laser-PEEM developed by UTokyo in the semiconductor manufacturing process.

A newadvance in health monitoringwhich uses radar to ‘listen’ to patients’ heart sounds with remarkable accuracy could lead to a new generation of contactless medical monitoring equipment.

Biomedical engineers from the University of Melbourne have developed a high-speed 3D bioprinting system capable of creating structures that closely mimic a range of human tissues, from soft brain tissue to tougher materials like cartilage and bone.