MIT researchers have developed a cell-sized battery that generates up to 1V by oxidizing zinc with oxygen, enough to power tiny robots. These robots could deliver drugs, such as insulin, within the body. Future work aims to increase battery voltage for broader applications.

Scotland's new Critical Technologies Supercluster, a collaboration among Technology Scotland, the Scottish Government, key universities, and Scottish Enterprise, aims to accelerate economic growth by leveraging strengths in photonics, quantum, semiconductors, connectivity, and sensing, targeting a £10bn industry impact.

By applying AI to a very well established production process, a cement producer has been able to make substantial improvements.

I read with interest the projected launch in 2023 of a new scooter by China based scooter manufacturer, Niu, which will be powered by a sodium ion battery.

The article explores the growing risks of deepfake technology as generative AI advances. While UK regulations are emerging, gaps persist, leaving businesses vulnerable to misuse and legal complications. It highlights steps for companies to protect themselves against deepfake-related threats.

I'm old enough to remember the first incarnation of virtual reality in the nineties and remember how thrilling it was to try out the VR games at the Trocadero in London's West End.

It was interesting to read that NATO recently set out its Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy.

Say hi to new bartenders Cecilia, Toni and Bruno. Say goodbye to short pours, long waits.

Interaction between light and matter is one of the most common scientific phenomena in everyday life, from the sunlight reflecting off the landscape early in the morning to the light emitted...

Interesting to see this report looking at the future of agricultural machinery, which highlights the role of AI in this sector. It was particularly encouraging to see a quote from Kit Franklin...

Arrival has announced 800 jobs are at risk while it seeks to avoid exhausting its cash reserves. As with many development-rich engineering businesses, the UK-based developer of electric vehicles...

BMW's decision to focus on hydrogen technology for passenger cars sets them apart from most automakers, who favor battery-electric vehicles. The move, noted in their extensive hydrogen-related patents, is expected to result in hydrogen cars available by 2028

Following up on my post from yesterday, which highlighted a simple system for keeping rails free of leaves, known as the "Sand Rover", in which wire brushes sweep the rail...

The field of drones continues to develop at a rapid pace, from the hobbyists like myself flying First Person View (FPV) quadcopters for fun, to semi or fully autonomous Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs)...

A really interesting overview from the BBC on developments in the field of sustainable aviation. Battery planes are clearly still a long way off (and may never make it) but whoever can fix...

Nature Electronics reports that the Fraunhofer Institute concludes that hydrogen technology has little part to play in transforming road transport into a more sustainable structure.

Continuing the theme of zero or low carbon emissions in the locomotive sector, I look forward to reading more about a battery powered shunting locomotive...

I have noticed a definite broadening of how people view "sustainability" in air travel at the recent aerospace events I have attended. Whilst sustainability used to be much more concerned...

When at RailLive last month, I noticed a clear trend in the rail industry to develop and improve the amount of information being gathered from our railways.

An exciting development from Germany and Solvenia has seen the world's first flight powered by liquid hydrogen. Even though hydrogen powered planes have been tested for a while...