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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 8h
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...
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 11h
Glenn Zorpette traveled to the Italian Alps to accompany scientists as they trapped butterflies and moths, recording their DNA. This is part of the Earth Biogenome Project, which seeks to record the genome of every species on the planet.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 12h
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Boston Dynamics Tries a Non-Human Hand for Its Humanoid Robot
Boston Dynamics rethinks robot grippers, focusing on durability and practicality over human-like design.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d
Why did Daniele Pucci design a #robot that looks like a human baby in a jetpack? iRonCub is designed to help in emergency response situations, with over 1000 N of thrust. Also, “It’s really cool.”
This Robot Is Designed to Fly Like Iron Man
Can a flying robot child be the future of disaster response? Meet iRonCub, the humanoid robot with jet engines.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d
Could a process inspired by a toaster oven reshape rare earth recycling? Learn how it reduces steps and energy use dramatically.
How Does Flash Joule Heating Transform Waste Into Treasure?
Recycling rare earth magnets just got easier and greener with a new process that slashes energy use and emissions.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 1d

The startup Endolith uses AI to design strains of microbes that can best pull copper out of ore; that copper then powers the growth of the AI industry. https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-copper?share_id=8983884
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d
$7.6B investment and then...disaster.
The Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia—meant to be the US EV manufacturing showpiece—was raided by ICE, leading to the arrest and deportation of 475 workers. Foreign investors are asking: "Is America a safe place to work?"
#EVMobility #Hyundai #Georgia #ICEraid
Hyundai Factory ICE Raid Sends Chills Through EV industry
Hyundai's Metaplant faces turmoil after a massive ICE raid disrupts its ambitious EV plans. What does this mean for the future of U.S. auto manufacturing?
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d
Researchers have found a way to get close-up images of nearby #stars and #exoplanets within 25 years. These new probes would be tiny disks with optical sensors, accelerated into space by lasers, travelling at 0.2 times the speed of light. spectrum.ieee.org/high-speed-i...
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d
Surrogate models are emerging as the go-to sidekick for engineers dealing with complex #simulations. At the #COMSOL conference this week, engineers are learning to find faster results and make real-time decisions.
Engineers Embrace Speedy Simulations With Surrogate Models
COMSOL's surrogate models are turning complex simulations into fast, standalone apps for real-time decisions.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 2d
This tiny AI model can handle a context window of 250,000 tokens while providing speedy inference on consumer devices like phones and laptops. It's built on an architecture that takes the best from transformers and Mamba models. https://spectrum.ieee.org/small-language-models?share_id=8989480
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
Missing your old Commodore 64 home computer? You can reconstruct one with some cheap printed circuit boards and publicly available code. spectrum.ieee.org/commodore-64...
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
🏆 And the entire Spectrum team for winning a Special Recognition award for Digital Magazine of the Year.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
Randi Klett and @ericoguizzo.bsky.social for winning the Ozzie for Visual Storytelling for their visually scrolling story on Where's My Robot? spectrum.ieee.org/ai-robots
Where’s My Robot Butler?
Here’s how we could finally build AI humanoid robots that do all our domestic chores
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
@harry-goldstein.bsky.social for winning the Eddie for Best Column on his Editor's Notes: spectrum.ieee.org/u/harry-gold...
Harry Goldstein
Harry Goldstein is Editor in Chief of IEEE Spectrum.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
@stephencass.bsky.social for winning the Eddie for Best Service Journalism for his "Hands On" piece on the Pad-O-Matic: spectrum.ieee.org/diy-one-time...
Build a Perfect Cryptographic Machine
The Pad-O-Matic prints one-time pads at the press of a button
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
The IEEE Spectrum team had a spectacular time at the Folio Eddie and Ozzie Awards, with nine finalist nominations culminating in four award wins. Congratulations to:
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
Aeva's Eve 1V sensor offers a new way to achieve precision in manufacturing—without the wear and tear of contact.
How Could Eve 1V Transform Manufacturing?
Aeva's Eve 1V offers precise velocity measurement without contact, minimizing wear and tear in industrial settings.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
Unitree’s humanoid robots had a critical vulnerability that allowed compromised robots to “infect” nearby robots and spread the hack. Unitree stopped responding to the researchers who informed them about the vulnerability, leading the security professionals to go public: buff.ly/m5zBwR6
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 3d
How can you hold a moonbeam in a giant cryochamber?
PsiQuantum Aims for a Million Qubits by 2027
PsiQuantum aims for a million qubits by 2027. Can their optical quantum computer outpace competitors with silicon photonics?
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 4d
This #robot autonomously jumps, crawls, and traverses complicated obstacles in its path. It’s secret? Multilayered mapping.
Robots Leap and Crawl Over Obstacles With New Mapping Model
Can a robot navigate unstable rubble after an earthquake? Learn about the new mapping model that helps them traverse complex environments safely.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 4d
The Trump administration has canceled funding for at least 10 hubs in the U.S. that would have sucked carbon dioxide from the skies. Just how much excess #CO2 is in the Earth's atmosphere, and how much do we need to capture? Check out our #infographic. buff.ly/dbcSCRc #directaircapture #DAC
Scaling Carbon Capture: Can We Meet the Challenge?
What would it take to scale carbon removal technologies to remove billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide a year? These charts explain.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 4d
With Natron's exit, is the U.S. falling behind in sodium-ion battery innovation, or is there more to the story?
Natron Energy's Closure Sparks Industry Reflection
Natron Energy's closure raises questions about the future of sodium-ion batteries in the U.S. Can the industry catch up with China?
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 4d
Can photons replace electrons in AI image generation? UCLA's innovative approach could redefine efficiency and privacy in tech.
Optical Models Offer Privacy and Speed for AI Art
What if AI could create art at the speed of light while saving energy?
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 4d
“I want to be clear that we have not broken the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. But in certain cases, we can get around it.”
Quantum Sensors Sidestep Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
Can quantum sensors really measure both position and momentum with precision? Find out how scientists are sidestepping Heisenberg's limits.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 4d
You’re not imagining it: Early-#career #software engineering opportunities are down. Stanford has released a report on the impact AI is having on the job market, and early-career software engineers are some of the hardest hit. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-impact-on...
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