Ben Pilkington

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.

Articles from Ben

Can Seaweed Remove Carbon Emissions and Replace Fossil-Fuel Plastic?

How “Minus CO2 Factories” Could Help Save the Planet

Unique Hydrothermal Processing Technology for Recycling Blended Textiles

How are Bioplastics Made?

Powering Wearable Electronics with Body Heat

The Use of AI in Chemical Processes

What are Sand Batteries and Can They Solve the Sustainable Energy Crisis?

Can Machine Learning Reduce AFM Uncertainty?

Notable Thermal and Mechanical Properties of New Hybrid Nanostructures

How is Neutron Activation Analysis Used in Geological Studies?