SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING INNOVATIONS 2021

Science, Technology And Engineering Innovations – 2021 In Review

As we ring in 2022, there are a number of remarkable innovations that have happened across all engineering fields that we would like to share. 2021 was an unprecedented year. We broke new grounds and boundaries of science engineering and innovation were stretched. So the choices are plenty.

Our pick of top 5 advances this year to highlight for our readers :

1. AI/ML : Artificial Intelligence solves problems using neural networks which are based on partial differential equations that are hard to solve. Two new neural networks – DeepONet and Fourier neural operators make this easier.

2. Spacetech : As we watch James Webb Space Telescope launched in space it is rewriting cosmic history. 

3. QuantumComputing : Google, using a quantum computer, created a time crystal that would flip back and forth between two distinct states forever, with no energy lost or gained. This violates the second law of thermodynamics

4. Neuroengineering : Rethinking how the brain works: there is not a right brain/left brain distinction anymore. It seems both halves are actually connected.

5. Cleantech : Green Steel plants that emit less than 2% of carbon dioxide emissions as compared to 7-9%.

Article by Amrish Chopra – Life member from  ASEI SiliconValley . Amrish is a Senior R&D manager with VMWARE and has over 25 years of experience in high tech industry

He has been a founding member of the ASEI News and Editorial team that brings out regular blogs and publications