James McKenzie looks at the power of incremental improvement and the commercial success of magnetic‑recording technology
Read article: Hot time for hard disks: why magnetic-recording technology is still going strong
With a new era of quantum technology beckoning, James McKenzie reflects on recent milestones in the quantum computing “arms race”
Read article: Quantum technology: why the future is already on its way
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: Inside the quantum bubble
James McKenzie applauds physics-based firms that are helping the environment
Read article: Why physics-based firms benefit from green-strings-attached economic-recovery measures
Developing sensors that enable autonomous vehicles to cope with tough weather conditions is tricky – and the economics may be more challenging still
Read article: Raining on the parade of self-driving cars
James McKenzie finds that hearing a company’s vision first hand is key to understanding its potential
Read article: First-hand insights: why direct contact with hi-tech firms helps you spot their potential
Bonnie Tsim says “hackathons” are a great way for scientists to apply their skills to the commercial world
Read article: Hacking a path to innovation
Exploring the consequences of removing humans from the driving seat
Read article: Autonomous cars: potential lifesavers but with new risks
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: The future of flying antennas
COVID-19 has clobbered the global economy, which is why – argues James McKenzie – innovation is so vital for business success
Read article: Survival of the fittest: why businesses must innovate during COVID-19
