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

The Crucial Role of Engineering to Help Achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Recent Developments Making Hydrogen Aviation a Reality

Latest Developments in Electric Aircraft

Tracking the Sun with Floating Solar Panels

Recent Developments in Green Energy Harvesting Devices

An Introduction to Biological Photovoltaics

Is Rainwater Safe to Drink?

Recent Developments in Solar Energy Technology

What is Renewable Natural Gas?

Gasoline vs Diesel: Which is More Polluting?