Peter Ray Allison

Peter Ray Allison

Peter is a degree-qualified engineer and experienced freelance journalist, specializing in science, technology and culture. He writes for a variety of publications, including the BBC, Computer Weekly, IT Pro, the Guardian and the Independent. He has worked as a technology journalist for over ten years.

Peter has a degree in computer-aided engineering from Sheffield Hallam University. He has worked in both the engineering and architecture sectors, with various companies, including Rolls-Royce and Arup. It was while working in a team of consulting engineers that he became fascinated with journalism. Peter first wrote part-time, but soon became a full-time freelance journalist. 

In pursuit of his writing, Peter has interviewed Professor Freeman Dyson, stuck his head inside a fusion reactor and asked awkward questions of several government ministerial departments. He has discussed his articles on national radio, been quoted on television, had his articles translated into other languages and appeared on a New Zealand breakfast television show.

Latest articles by Peter Ray Allison

Abstract technology image of starting up circuit board and next generation semiconductors.

Tiny graphene-based magnetic devices could lead to much smaller — and way more powerful — processors in the future

By Peter Ray Allison published

The new device, called a magnetic tunnel junction, can be harnessed to pack more computing power onto a chip than was previously thought possible.

Electronics
A render of a quantum computer

Bizarre device uses 'blind quantum computing' to let you access quantum computers from home

By Peter Ray Allison published

Quantum computers historically required massive amounts of space, but a new system will allow home users to access quantum computers via the cloud.

Computing
A futuristic image of a computer chip

Scientists prove 'quantum theory' that could lead to ultrafast magnetic computing

By Peter Ray Allison published

Superfast magnetic memory devices are possible after scientists engineer way to use lasers to magnetize non-magnetic materials.

Computing
Hypersonic rocket flies above the clouds

Superfast drone fitted with new 'rotating detonation rocket engine' approaches the speed of sound

By Peter Ray Allison published

Engineers have successfully flown a drone at near-supersonic speeds thanks to a new type of engine that burns like a rocket and could one day lead to hypersonic Mach 9 commercial flights.

Engineering
Optical disc drive on a modern laptop computer.

New 'petabit-scale' optical disc can store as much information as 15,000 DVDs

By Peter Ray Allison published

The new disc is based on a material called AIE-DDPR, which has a much higher storage density than other formats.

Electronics
Grid Pattern of Purple and Blue Lines with White Starbursts.

'Quantum memory breakthrough' may lead to a quantum internet

By Peter Ray Allison published

A new technique in quantum storage that operates at room temperature could pave the way for a quantum internet.

Communications
The Halo headband

Ultrasonic headband induces lucid dreams using AI, its creators claim — but an expert remains skeptical

By Peter Ray Allison published

Could we master the power of dreams using ultrasound and advanced artificial intelligence to control our dreamscape?

Virtual Reality
Concept image of a lightbulb emitting data

Scientists use TV tech to test light-powered internet connections that can be 100 times faster than Wi-Fi

By Peter Ray Allison published

Combining three OLED light sources to mimic white light has reduced interference and bit error rates.

Communications
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