For decades, semiconductor advancements followed Moore’s Law, which predicted that the number of transistors on a chip would double approximately every two years, leading to significant improvements in digital technology. This trend explained the dramatic enhancement in the performance and affordability of devices like smartphones. However, as transistors have become Read more…
Advances in technology have revolutionized cancer research and treatment in ways once thought impossible. CRISPR, a gene-editing tool, allows scientists to precisely alter DNA, opening new avenues for cancer therapies. Artificial intelligence (AI) is used to analyze vast amounts of data, aiding in personalized treatment plans and improving cancer diagnosis. Read more…
The global smart manufacturing market is set to grow significantly, from $277.8 billion in 2022 to $658.4 billion by 2029, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). As AI is a key component of the fourth industrial revolution, helping manufacturing companies meet production demands by enhancing workforce productivity Read more…
Photovoltaic (PV) cells, also known as solar cells, change sunlight directly into electricity. They’re made of a special material called semiconductor. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it knocks electrons loose from the atoms in the material. These loose electrons create electricity. PV cells are small, but when many are Read more…
Artificial intelligence (AI) progressed rapidly the last couple of years, with innovations like facial recognition and language translation becoming commonplace. Today, generative AI, such as ChatGPT, can create art, diagnose diseases, and even design integrated circuits. Semiconductor technology has played a crucial role in enabling these AI advancements. As AI Read more…
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) significantly enhance vehicle safety and are becoming more common in modern cars. These systems use a combination of technologies to help drivers by improving their ability to avoid accidents and navigate roads more safely. ADAS works through a setup of specialized chips known as systems Read more…
Geothermal energy is heat from within the Earth, generated primarily by the decay of radioactive materials like potassium-40 in its core. This natural process keeps the Earth’s core extremely hot, around 5,000° Celsius. Heat travels from the core through the mantle and reaches the crust, gradually increasing in temperature the Read more…
Plant-based meat alternatives, designed to look and taste like meat, have become popular not just among vegetarians but also among traditional meat eaters looking to reduce meat consumption. Common ingredients in these products include various types of vegetable protein (like soy and pea), vegetable oils, starches, and natural colors and Read more…
Hybrid cloud computing, combining private and public clouds, is now common for many organizations, providing various benefits but also posing significant security challenges. For instance, data security, compliance, and managing multiple cloud environments are crucial concerns. According to Forrester, 72% of organizations operate in this hybrid environment. Despite this, Gigamon’s Read more…
The fusion of scientific breakthroughs from human genome research poses a formidable global security threat, sparking ethical and existential debates. Notable figures like Jennifer Doudna and John von Neumann grappled with the implications, ultimately advocating for continued research while acknowledging the risks. However, the potential for gene-editing technologies, like CRISPR-Cas9, Read more…