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Low Earth orbit is filling up. Not just with #satellites, but also with dangerous, tumbling debris. As they collide, they multiply. If we do nothing, satellites will crash, creating chaos on Earth below. Meet the people trying to prevent this disaster. spectrum.ieee.org/kessler-synd...
400-gigabit-per-second per lane data rates are here, four times the current standard. Imec and NLM Photonics lead the pack on faster and faster speeds for data centers. spectrum.ieee.org/optical-inte...
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
400-gigabit-per-second per lane data rates are here, four times the current standard. Imec and NLM Photonics lead the pack on faster and faster speeds for data centers. spectrum.ieee.org/optical-inte...
DARPA is hoping for a 100-fold performance boost by stacking non-silicon chips. https://spectrum.ieee.org/3d-heterogeneous-integration?share_id=9041268
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
DARPA is hoping for a 100-fold performance boost by stacking non-silicon chips. https://spectrum.ieee.org/3d-heterogeneous-integration?share_id=9041268
Scammers have a new way of getting into your pockets: by targeting your #AI assistant. They use prompt engineering, embedding code in emails that trick AI tools into taking malicious actions. Learn how to protect your digital presence. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-agent-phi...
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Scammers have a new way of getting into your pockets: by targeting your #AI assistant. They use prompt engineering, embedding code in emails that trick AI tools into taking malicious actions. Learn how to protect your digital presence. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-agent-phi...
Are Mothballs the Secret to Cheaper Space Missions?
Are Mothballs the Secret to Cheaper Space Missions?
Can a thruster on a chip really power interplanetary missions? Orbital Arc thinks so and is setting out to prove it.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Are Mothballs the Secret to Cheaper Space Missions?
@helenleigh.bsky.social, the director of business development at @crowdsupply.bsky.social, answers your questions about crowdsourcing your next hardware project. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and what logistical details matter. spectrum.ieee.org/helen-leigh-...
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@helenleigh.bsky.social, the director of business development at @crowdsupply.bsky.social, answers your questions about crowdsourcing your next hardware project. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and what logistical details matter. spectrum.ieee.org/helen-leigh-...
AI excels in complex tasks but falters at reading analog clocks—what does this tell us about its limitations?
AI Struggles to Read Analog Clocks Correctly
AI struggles with analog clocks. What does this reveal about its limitations in image analysis?
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November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
AI excels in complex tasks but falters at reading analog clocks—what does this tell us about its limitations?
Spectrum Editor @gwendolynrak.bsky.social doesn’t speak Japanese, but she wanted to learn about new technology at Japan’s biggest #tech expo, so she tried out Timekettle’s translating earbuds.
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Spectrum Editor @gwendolynrak.bsky.social doesn’t speak Japanese, but she wanted to learn about new technology at Japan’s biggest #tech expo, so she tried out Timekettle’s translating earbuds.
Dr. Vinton Cerf invented the #Internet. He’s back with a prediction of how it will evolve, based on #AI, multisensory experiences, and #quantum technology. spectrum.ieee.org/history-of-i...
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Dr. Vinton Cerf invented the #Internet. He’s back with a prediction of how it will evolve, based on #AI, multisensory experiences, and #quantum technology. spectrum.ieee.org/history-of-i...
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
A Drone that Drives and Flies Seamlessly!
Duawlfin's differential drivetrain, magnetic droplet robots, and mastering sensory integration. for your viewing fun in this week's Video Friday.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
What if ships could share real-time sea conditions like traffic apps? Co-Captain is making it a reality for safer navigation.
Navigating Safer Seas With Orca AI’s Co-Captain
Can Co-Captain's real-time data sharing reduce maritime incidents and improve navigation for aging vessels?
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November 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What if ships could share real-time sea conditions like traffic apps? Co-Captain is making it a reality for safer navigation.
A Neighborhood Where Cars Keep the Lights On
A Neighborhood Where Cars Keep the Lights On
How does a California neighborhood turn EVs into home power sources? Discover the Menifee project and its real-world impact on energy resilience.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A Neighborhood Where Cars Keep the Lights On
#Google’s new #quantum algorithm could actually perform better than classical algorithms to discover better drugs, polymers, catalysts, and battery components. Their algorithm can be verified by another quantum computer. spectrum.ieee.org/quantum-echoes
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#Google’s new #quantum algorithm could actually perform better than classical algorithms to discover better drugs, polymers, catalysts, and battery components. Their algorithm can be verified by another quantum computer. spectrum.ieee.org/quantum-echoes
Hull 096 is redefining maritime travel with its 40 MWh battery system—learn how this could change the future of shipping.
Meet the World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ferry
Can Hull 096's massive battery system redefine maritime electrification?
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November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hull 096 is redefining maritime travel with its 40 MWh battery system—learn how this could change the future of shipping.
We're giving #AIagents power to access more and more of our lives, bringing optimization and efficiency, but also new risks. Keivan Navaie discusses six ways to reduce AI agents’ #data trails and protect users. spectrum.ieee.org/agentic-ai-s...
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We're giving #AIagents power to access more and more of our lives, bringing optimization and efficiency, but also new risks. Keivan Navaie discusses six ways to reduce AI agents’ #data trails and protect users. spectrum.ieee.org/agentic-ai-s...
The $7.6B Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia is a marvel of modern manufacturing. Focusing on hyper-efficient EV and battery production, it uses AI-controlled robots, including dog robots. The facility faces trade tensions and slowing consumer EV adoption.
Inside the Hyundai Metaplant, the World's Most Automated Car Factory
Hyundai's Metaplant uses AI and robots to create EVs with precision, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The $7.6B Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia is a marvel of modern manufacturing. Focusing on hyper-efficient EV and battery production, it uses AI-controlled robots, including dog robots. The facility faces trade tensions and slowing consumer EV adoption.
Convincing real-time audio #deepfakes are here, and anyone can make them using a combination of publicly available tools and affordable hardware. How do we know who we’re speaking to now? spectrum.ieee.org/real-time-au...
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Convincing real-time audio #deepfakes are here, and anyone can make them using a combination of publicly available tools and affordable hardware. How do we know who we’re speaking to now? spectrum.ieee.org/real-time-au...
Researchers from Zhejiang University in China have developed a flexible electromagnetic fin that allows #underwater #robots to swim with fish-like agility. Inspired by fish movement, this development in underwater #robotics blends compact design with powerful propulsion.
What Makes This Robotic Fish So Efficient?
Researchers have created a bionic fin that swims like a fish, combining power and flexibility in a compact design.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Researchers from Zhejiang University in China have developed a flexible electromagnetic fin that allows #underwater #robots to swim with fish-like agility. Inspired by fish movement, this development in underwater #robotics blends compact design with powerful propulsion.
In July, our reporter traveled to the Italian Alps and to Barcelona, Spain, to observe researchers capturing moths and butterflies and then sequencing their genomes. It was all part of the most ambitious biology project ever: to sequence every species on Earth.
The Genome Revolution Takes Flight: Mapping the DNA of Europe’s Lepidoptera
An expedition in the Italian Alps unleashes advanced genome sequencing
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November 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
In July, our reporter traveled to the Italian Alps and to Barcelona, Spain, to observe researchers capturing moths and butterflies and then sequencing their genomes. It was all part of the most ambitious biology project ever: to sequence every species on Earth.
Carlotta Berry's open-source robots and community outreach are reshaping STEM education, making engineering more inclusive for all.
Carlotta Berry’s Mission to Make Robotics Accessible to All
Carlotta Berry's mission: Transforming robotics education with hands-on learning. See how she is making robotics more inclusive and interactive.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Carlotta Berry's open-source robots and community outreach are reshaping STEM education, making engineering more inclusive for all.
A Challenge to Roboticists: My Humanoid Olympics
A Challenge to Roboticists: My Humanoid Olympics
The real Humanoid Robot Olympics should be all about doing household chores.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A Challenge to Roboticists: My Humanoid Olympics
Startup #WindBorne created specialized balloons to gather data for #weather forecasting, and an #AI algorithm directs the balloons where to fly next, integrating real-time data with historical data for more accurate predictions.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Startup #WindBorne created specialized balloons to gather data for #weather forecasting, and an #AI algorithm directs the balloons where to fly next, integrating real-time data with historical data for more accurate predictions.
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How does a suitcase-sized system capture volcanic eruptions in stunning detail? Explore the tech behind SKATE's innovative design.
Volcanologists Use SKATE to Capture Eruptions in Stunning Detail
How does a suitcase-sized observatory make volcano monitoring safer and simpler?
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How does a suitcase-sized system capture volcanic eruptions in stunning detail? Explore the tech behind SKATE's innovative design.
A novel geothermal system in Germany is nearly online. Startup Eavor says that after two years of drilling activity, it has slashed drilling time by 50 percent. Here's how they did it. From @canarymedia.com https://spectrum.ieee.org/advanced-geothermal-germany?share_id=9033526
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A novel geothermal system in Germany is nearly online. Startup Eavor says that after two years of drilling activity, it has slashed drilling time by 50 percent. Here's how they did it. From @canarymedia.com https://spectrum.ieee.org/advanced-geothermal-germany?share_id=9033526
“My expectation is that within 10 years, almost all new data centers will be built in space purely because of the constraint that we’re facing on energy terrestrially”
NVIDIA's H100 GPU Takes Data Centers to Space
Could space-based data centers be the answer to Earth's energy and cooling challenges? NVIDIA's H100 GPU is leading the charge in orbit.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“My expectation is that within 10 years, almost all new data centers will be built in space purely because of the constraint that we’re facing on energy terrestrially”
Data centers need #power, and they can’t get enough of it from the grid. That’s why one power provider introduced a new power source: old airplane engines. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-data-cent...
November 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Data centers need #power, and they can’t get enough of it from the grid. That’s why one power provider introduced a new power source: old airplane engines. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-data-cent...