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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...
#AI is not replacing early-career engineers entirely. If you incorporate it into your skillset, new opportunities will emerge. Understand how AI tools can benefit you, and focus on higher-level decision-making that AI won't be able to do. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-effect-en...
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#AI is not replacing early-career engineers entirely. If you incorporate it into your skillset, new opportunities will emerge. Understand how AI tools can benefit you, and focus on higher-level decision-making that AI won't be able to do. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-effect-en...
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One year after Los Angeles’s most destructive wildfires, the question isn’t if we need new tools, it’s how fast we can spur innovation. Learn how #XPRIZEWildfire is turning breakthrough tech into real-world impact in this @spectrum.ieee.org article. ⬇️ spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...
#wildfires
#wildfires
XPrize Contest Sparks New Approaches to Wildfire Control
Can drones really extinguish wildfires in just 10 minutes? Discover the innovative approach by UMD's Crossfire team.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
One year after Los Angeles’s most destructive wildfires, the question isn’t if we need new tools, it’s how fast we can spur innovation. Learn how #XPRIZEWildfire is turning breakthrough tech into real-world impact in this @spectrum.ieee.org article. ⬇️ spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...
#wildfires
#wildfires
What if we could measure pain without sensors? Dive into the study that's changing patient care with machine learning.
AI and Cameras Team Up for Better Pain Detection
How does a camera and heart rate data team up to estimate pain levels? Find out about this innovative approach.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
What if we could measure pain without sensors? Dive into the study that's changing patient care with machine learning.
Mesh networks allow devices to send information to each other flexibly. Previously, device manufacturers only created mesh networks for their own devices. Now, Amazon, Apple, Google, and Samsung devices will all be able to communicate in Thread 1.4. spectrum.ieee.org/mesh-network...
January 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Mesh networks allow devices to send information to each other flexibly. Previously, device manufacturers only created mesh networks for their own devices. Now, Amazon, Apple, Google, and Samsung devices will all be able to communicate in Thread 1.4. spectrum.ieee.org/mesh-network...
Can we collect solar energy in space and beam it back to Earth? Startup Overview Energy demonstrates how by beaming wireless power from a moving aircraft. Power beaming expert Paul Jaffe found it so compelling he left his high-profile job at DARPA to join the company.
Researchers Beam Wireless Power From a Moving Airplane
Can we beam space-based solar power back to Earth? Startup Overview Energy demonstrates wireless power beaming from a moving aircraft.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Can we collect solar energy in space and beam it back to Earth? Startup Overview Energy demonstrates how by beaming wireless power from a moving aircraft. Power beaming expert Paul Jaffe found it so compelling he left his high-profile job at DARPA to join the company.
#Drones can now locate and extinguish #wildfires, adding a much-needed layer of defense to our firefighting capabilities. “Releasing the water at low elevations and directly above the burning biomass requires much less water.” spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...
January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#Drones can now locate and extinguish #wildfires, adding a much-needed layer of defense to our firefighting capabilities. “Releasing the water at low elevations and directly above the burning biomass requires much less water.” spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro...
How do 145 new amplifiers at ALMA enhance our cosmic insights? Explore the tech behind this leap in astronomical observation. https://spectrum.ieee.org/atacama-large-millimeter-array?share_id=9115684
January 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
How do 145 new amplifiers at ALMA enhance our cosmic insights? Explore the tech behind this leap in astronomical observation. https://spectrum.ieee.org/atacama-large-millimeter-array?share_id=9115684
Neutral atom qubits are paving the way for scalable #quantum computers. This will improve error-correction, marking a pivotal step in addressing science and industry challenges beyond classical computing's reach. spectrum.ieee.org/neutral-atom...
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Neutral atom qubits are paving the way for scalable #quantum computers. This will improve error-correction, marking a pivotal step in addressing science and industry challenges beyond classical computing's reach. spectrum.ieee.org/neutral-atom...
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Architecture Thrives on Networking
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Architecture Thrives on Networking
Nvidia's Rubin GPU boasts 50 petaflops of 4-bit computation, but the real magic lies in its six new chips working together.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Architecture Thrives on Networking
Beat the traffic by taking an air taxi this year. Joby Aviation will likely begin its air taxi service in Dubai in 2026, shuttling you quickly across the busy city. Would you ride an air taxi?
January 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Beat the traffic by taking an air taxi this year. Joby Aviation will likely begin its air taxi service in Dubai in 2026, shuttling you quickly across the busy city. Would you ride an air taxi?
Using ultrasound to control tiny gas bubbles, scientists have discovered a way to eliminate #cancer without using scalpels, radiation, or heat. buff.ly/7AjNkc0
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Using ultrasound to control tiny gas bubbles, scientists have discovered a way to eliminate #cancer without using scalpels, radiation, or heat. buff.ly/7AjNkc0
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Is CES 2026 All Robots? Video Friday Says Yes!
Meet the newest version of Atlas: The humanoid robot with strength, precision, and adaptability for the industrial era. Plus more robots from CES 2026!
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January 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Estonia’s Verge Motorcycles and Donut Lab are bypassing the roadmap of EV titans to ship solid state batteries in Q1 2026. The Verge TS Pro achieves 400 Wh/kg and a 600km range using ceramic electrolytes. This could be the start of a shift from lab to consumer validation for solid-state batteries.
Will Solid-State Batteries Transform Electric Motorcycles?
Two small and nimble Estonian companies, Verge Motorcycles and Donut Lab, are redefining electric motorcycles with dazzling battery and motor technology.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Estonia’s Verge Motorcycles and Donut Lab are bypassing the roadmap of EV titans to ship solid state batteries in Q1 2026. The Verge TS Pro achieves 400 Wh/kg and a 600km range using ceramic electrolytes. This could be the start of a shift from lab to consumer validation for solid-state batteries.
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An interesting new article by Robb Mandelbaum writing for @spectrum.ieee.org. The story, along with an accompanying short video, primarily follows the @univofmaryland.bsky.social’s 'Team Crossfire' as they participate in the @xprize.org's 'Wildfire' competition. | 🛩️ 📡 🚁 ⚡️ 📹 🥇 | 🧵 1/2
XPrize Contest Sparks New Approaches to Wildfire Control
Can drones really extinguish wildfires in just 10 minutes? Discover the innovative approach by UMD's Crossfire team.
spectrum.ieee.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:43 PM
An interesting new article by Robb Mandelbaum writing for @spectrum.ieee.org. The story, along with an accompanying short video, primarily follows the @univofmaryland.bsky.social’s 'Team Crossfire' as they participate in the @xprize.org's 'Wildfire' competition. | 🛩️ 📡 🚁 ⚡️ 📹 🥇 | 🧵 1/2
New CO2-holding #batteries can store 200 megawatt-hours of electricity, stabilizing the grid when renewables need a break. It takes less than two years to build and only requires 5 hectares of flat land to construct. spectrum.ieee.org/co2-battery-...
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
New CO2-holding #batteries can store 200 megawatt-hours of electricity, stabilizing the grid when renewables need a break. It takes less than two years to build and only requires 5 hectares of flat land to construct. spectrum.ieee.org/co2-battery-...
Newer AI Coding Assistants Are Failing in Insidious Ways
Newer AI Coding Assistants Are Failing in Insidious Ways
One AI coding assistant power user says the tools are hitting a plateau, and some are even declining. What's causing this unexpected twist in tech?
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January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Newer AI Coding Assistants Are Failing in Insidious Ways
Clocks run differently on #Mars: an average of 477 millionths of a second faster than Earth each day. Future Mars missions and networks will need to know the exact adjustments to make for their digital devices on Mars. spectrum.ieee.org/time-on-mars...
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Clocks run differently on #Mars: an average of 477 millionths of a second faster than Earth each day. Future Mars missions and networks will need to know the exact adjustments to make for their digital devices on Mars. spectrum.ieee.org/time-on-mars...
Could smart hearing aids that read brain waves and eye movements be the answer to fatigue-free listening?
Smart Hearing Aids Could Adjust Based on Brain Waves
Discreet earbuds with embedded electrodes can record EEG signals from the brain to track cognitive effort.
spectrum.ieee.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Could smart hearing aids that read brain waves and eye movements be the answer to fatigue-free listening?
The US Government has announced an $80 billion dollar deal with Westinghouse Electric Company to build new, large-scale #nuclear reactors. Will this help them overcome extra costs and barriers that previous nuclear power plans have faced? spectrum.ieee.org/80-billion-u...
January 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The US Government has announced an $80 billion dollar deal with Westinghouse Electric Company to build new, large-scale #nuclear reactors. Will this help them overcome extra costs and barriers that previous nuclear power plans have faced? spectrum.ieee.org/80-billion-u...
The Dry Revolution: Reinventing How Batteries Are Built
Dry coating isn't just cheaper—it enables thicker electrodes, higher energy density, and longer EV range. Pair that with EVs' quiet, low-maintenance appeal, and electrification stops being aspirational and becomes obvious.
Dry coating isn't just cheaper—it enables thicker electrodes, higher energy density, and longer EV range. Pair that with EVs' quiet, low-maintenance appeal, and electrification stops being aspirational and becomes obvious.
The Dry Revolution: Reinventing How Batteries Are Built
Dry coating tech could cut EV battery costs by 40 percent, making clean mobility mainstream.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Dry Revolution: Reinventing How Batteries Are Built
Dry coating isn't just cheaper—it enables thicker electrodes, higher energy density, and longer EV range. Pair that with EVs' quiet, low-maintenance appeal, and electrification stops being aspirational and becomes obvious.
Dry coating isn't just cheaper—it enables thicker electrodes, higher energy density, and longer EV range. Pair that with EVs' quiet, low-maintenance appeal, and electrification stops being aspirational and becomes obvious.
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison were fierce competitors. How did an invention born of their rivalry become a staple in offices and classrooms?
How the Rivalry Between 2 Tech Giants Gave Rise to the Dictaphone
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison were fierce competitors whose inventions shaped the trajectory of sound recording.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison were fierce competitors. How did an invention born of their rivalry become a staple in offices and classrooms?
Scientists in Australia are working on an electric device that swimmers could wear to repel #sharks in the water. spectrum.ieee.org/electric-sha...
January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Scientists in Australia are working on an electric device that swimmers could wear to repel #sharks in the water. spectrum.ieee.org/electric-sha...
Amid AI's energy surge, corporations invest in clean tech, balancing climate commitments with business growth and regulatory pressures.
Global Giants Are Investing in Clean Tech Despite Political Headwinds
Climate pragmatism outweighs denialism
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January 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Amid AI's energy surge, corporations invest in clean tech, balancing climate commitments with business growth and regulatory pressures.
"Data centers in the U.S. are much larger on average than data centers in other countries"—Tom Wilson, EPRI
U.S. Data Centers Are Set to Dominate the Global Landscape
The U.S. is set to dominate the global data center landscape, but can the power grid handle the surge?
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January 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
"Data centers in the U.S. are much larger on average than data centers in other countries"—Tom Wilson, EPRI
The second #CHIPSAct institution has been defunded by the federal government since January 2025. The SMART USA Institute aimed to train 110,000 workers over five years. Now, its $285-million five-year contract has been terminated. spectrum.ieee.org/semiconducto...
January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The second #CHIPSAct institution has been defunded by the federal government since January 2025. The SMART USA Institute aimed to train 110,000 workers over five years. Now, its $285-million five-year contract has been terminated. spectrum.ieee.org/semiconducto...