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Jan 27, 20236 min read
Could LiDAR Unlock the Sci-Fi World of Tomorrow?
Compared to Hollywood’s portrayal, life in the 21st century can sometimes feel a bit of a let-down. Where are the cities full of...
Jan 16, 20236 min read
Does Science Have a Bias Problem?
How objective are you? Most of us like to think that we always make rational and fact-based decisions, but studies show that we are often...
Dec 11, 20226 min read
Was Edison Right All Along?
In the late 19th century, America was gripped by an engineering battle that would forever change the world. In the "war of the currents,"...
Nov 1, 20225 min read
Learning from Steve Jobs
If you were listing the innovators who had the biggest influence on the world in the past 50 years, the name Steve Jobs would likely come...
Oct 30, 20226 min read
Nuclear Power and the Promise of Fusion
For many of us, the concept of nuclear power can sound a bit scary. We hear the word "nuclear" and images of mushroom clouds, Chernobyl...
Sep 29, 20225 min read
AI's Role in Organ Transplants
In medical emergencies, every moment counts. That’s why innovations that can shave even fractions of a second off the time it takes...
Sep 27, 20227 min read
Can AI Direct Movies?
Spoiler alert: Yes, it’s already happening. Scorsese. Kubrick. Lynch. Anyone with the last name Coppola. Iconic directors invariably have...
Sep 27, 20225 min read
A Child-Safe Internet
In years gone by, parents would worry about letting their children play out in the street. Nowadays, it’s the potential dangers lurking...
Aug 11, 20225 min read
Are We Losing the Power to Forget?
Thanks to social media, it has never been easier to connect with people from the past. Curious about what that old classmate is up to...
Jul 5, 20225 min read
The Dark Side of Chatbots
Chatbots are proliferating rapidly thanks to advancements in AI. Most of us have come into contact with them, commonly in a customer...
Jun 13, 20224 min read
Fighting Fire with Tech
What if we could predict the behaviour of bush and forest fires before they ever break out? Thanks to the bright sparks working away at...
Jun 13, 20224 min read
How Tech is Tackling Deforestation
A 2021 study by WWF found an area of forest totalling 43 million hectares – almost double the size of the UK – was wiped out in just 13...
May 31, 20225 min read
Are New Tech Habits Here to Stay?
Do you struggle to remember what life was like pre-pandemic? You’re not alone. Nobody could have anticipated the speed of widespread...
May 24, 20224 min read
Reclaiming Val Kilmer's Voice
Going to the cinema in the late 20th century would have been a very different experience without the acting talent of Mr. Val Kilmer....
May 16, 20225 min read
Innovations in Market Research
When you think of market research, you might picture wannabe-entrepreneurs from The Apprentice conducting their so-called “focus groups”;...
May 16, 20225 min read
Managing Dyslexia with AI
I utilise language in almost all aspects of my daily life. I rely heavily on my ability to read, understand and interpret, whether that...
May 9, 20226 min read
Car-Charging Robots
In January 2021, Top Gear website introduced a “cute” mobile charging robot. I must admit the accompanying images leave me in two minds....
May 9, 20224 min read
VR in the Military
When you think of virtual reality combat simulations, I expect you’ll picture video games. A fully immersive version of Call of Duty ,...
Jan 4, 20224 min read
Van Life: Superfast Internet
After power, the second most important thing for my motorhome is fast, reliable internet. For years, camping and caravanning trips meant...
Nov 16, 20214 min read
Van Life: Lowdown on Lithium
For many, a holiday in a caravan or motorhome offers the opportunity to spend some quality time “off grid”. The chance to hitch up and...
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