Ben Pilkington

Feature Writer

B.A. (Hons) English Language and Literature, M.St. English Language and Literature

Ben Pilkington is a freelance writer who is interested in society and technology. He enjoys learning how the latest scientific developments can affect us and imagining what will be possible in the future.

Since completing graduate studies at Oxford University in 2016, Ben has reported on developments in computer software, the UK technology industry, digital rights and privacy, industrial automation, IoT, AI, additive manufacturing, sustainability, and clean technology.

Ben is happiest on a bicycle, loves sleeping in a tent or under the stars, and can’t function properly without coffee.

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Articles from Ben

What is Spintronics, and Why Does it Matter?

This article explores the history and applications of the spintronics field, and touches on its even more promising future.

25 Aug 2022

What are Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS) Devices?

Nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS) research and development shrinks electric components and mechanical parts to the scale of nanometers (nm).

8 Aug 2022

Following Graphene Along the Industrial Supply Chain

To fulfill its potential, the production and distribution of graphene materials and associated technology throughout global supply chains must be effective, efficient, and viable.

12 Jul 2022

The Current State of Nanotechnology in Europe

Nanotechnology is identified as a critical factor in Europe’s successful development as an industrial power. What does the current state of nanotechnology in Europe look like?

28 Jun 2022

Enabling Lithium-Free Batteries

Nanomaterials are materials with unique and interesting structures at the nanoscale, which are being exploited in the next generation of lithium-free batteries.

21 Jun 2022

Could Nanoparticles Tackle Diesel Fuel Emissions?

Modern diesel cars emit much less toxic pollution due to improved filtration methods, but nanoparticle-based additives might be the technology that keeps diesel on the road.

9 Jun 2022

How can Machine Learning Advance Graphene Innovation?

In the last five years, the discovery and significant interest in twisted bilayer graphene gave rise to an entirely new subfield in advanced materials science and quantum physics: twistronics. In a new study, scientists apply machine learning algorithms to discover more about this remarkable phenome

25 May 2022