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17 Aug 23

India’s first mission to the Sun could uncover flaring mysteries

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Aditya L1 will be the first Indian mission to visit our nearest star. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun, which is about 1.5m km from the Earth. A satellite placed in the halo orbit around this point has…

17 Aug 23

Treasury wind farm rules could cost UK billpayers £1.5bn a year

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The non-profit’s latest report has criticised the rules surrounding the financing of offshore wind farm projects, claiming the government could cause taxpayers to miss out of savings of more than £1.5bn a year from cheaper renewable energy. Constraints on bidding for wind power – due to be completed in September –…

17 Aug 23

Cheaper green hydrogen production made possible with ‘thermochemical’ method

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Green hydrogen is a versatile, storable, potentially zero-carbon fuel source that has been hailed as a solution for countries to reach their net zero targets. It produces just heat and water as by-products when burned or used in fuel cells, making it a highly attractive alternative to fossil fuels. Traditionally,…

17 Aug 23

How RISC-V can usurp Arm as the Switzerland of computer chips

Computer & Information Technology

In the divided world of semiconductors, Arm is frequently compared to Switzerland. The UK-based business is built on a foundation of neutrality. Rather than build chips, Arm merely designs their blueprints. The company then licences the IP to almost every major semiconductor maker without directly competing against them. That approach…

17 Aug 23

Announcing the new Transparency Center

Computer & Information Technology

The Transparency Center is a central hub for quickly and easily learning about Google’s product policies.

17 Aug 23

Tape Storage Might Be Computing’s Climate Savior

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Data storage has long contributed a significant portion of the computing industry’s carbon footprint, even representing as much as 1.8 percent of the United States’ total electricity consumption in 2014, according to a report…

16 Aug 23

EDF launches consultation on 400MW onshore wind farm in Scottish Borders

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Liddesdale wind farm will be located within Wauchope Forest and Newcastleton Forest and could consist of up to 80 wind turbines, with a battery storage system and solar development on the site. The site is expected to power up to 231,000 homes. EDF has said it will deliver a community…

16 Aug 23

Tesla dominated Europe’s EV market in first half of 2023

Computer & Information Technology

Elon Musk said in April that Tesla would prioritise mass production over profit, in an attempt to spur demand and fend off competition — and the bold tactic seems to be working. Tesla’s Model Y was Europe’s best-selling car in all categories in the first half of 2023. You heard…

16 Aug 23

UK algorithm startup closes in on quantum advantage

Computer & Information Technology

Quantum computing holds a lot of promise. The question is when the hyped and indeed potentially revolutionising technology will begin to deliver on it. According to UK quantum startup Phasecraft, it’s not that far off. The secret? Algorithms that can work on today’s “imperfect” quantum computers, without having to wait…

15 Aug 23

Education Programs to Sharpen Your Leadership Skills

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

While technology is indeed transformative, the people who are developing today’s groundbreaking technical advancements are helping to transform all sectors of industry, including manufacturing, e-commerce, and financial services.To continue to fuel technical innovation, companies need to support their employees. When businesses invest in the career advancement and education of their…