Read article: Hot time for hard disks: why magnetic-recording technology is still going strong
James McKenzie looks at the power of incremental improvement and the commercial success of magnetic‑recording technology
Read article: Quantum technology: why the future is already on its way
With a new era of quantum technology beckoning, James McKenzie reflects on recent milestones in the quantum computing “arms race”
Read article: Inside the quantum bubble
The UK’s annual Quantum Technology Showcase went virtual in 2020, but the pandemic hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm for quantum start-ups
Read article: Why physics-based firms benefit from green-strings-attached economic-recovery measures
James McKenzie applauds physics-based firms that are helping the environment
Read article: Raining on the parade of self-driving cars
Developing sensors that enable autonomous vehicles to cope with tough weather conditions is tricky – and the economics may be more challenging still
Read article: First-hand insights: why direct contact with hi-tech firms helps you spot their potential
James McKenzie finds that hearing a company’s vision first hand is key to understanding its potential
Read article: Hacking a path to innovation
Bonnie Tsim says “hackathons” are a great way for scientists to apply their skills to the commercial world
Read article: Autonomous cars: potential lifesavers but with new risks
Exploring the consequences of removing humans from the driving seat
Read article: The future of flying antennas
Designing equipment that meets stringent size and mass restrictions for use on aircraft brings extra challenges for instrument developers, as Tamara Clelford explains
Read article: Survival of the fittest: why businesses must innovate during COVID-19
COVID-19 has clobbered the global economy, which is why – argues James McKenzie – innovation is so vital for business success
