“I think the end result of technology like this will be to free mathematicians to do what they do best, which is to dream of new mathematical worlds.”

Prices for the #DRAM used to feed #GPUs in AI data centers have skyrocketed, leaving personal computer makers and other manufacturers in a bind. When will supply rise to meet demand? spectrum.ieee.org/dram-shortage

Every time Russia attacks Ukraine’s power infrastructure, Ukrainian engineers risk their lives to get electricity flowing again. The life and death of transmission mastermind Oleksiy Brecht offers a window into their reality.

Can quantum computing and AI reshape our understanding of matter? Dive into the next frontier of materials science.

What Military Drones Can Teach Self-Driving Cars

#NASA’s current goal is to have astronauts on the #Moon in 2028, building a lunar base by 2030. But unless new architecture and processes are developed quickly, it’s looking like they will miss that goal. spectrum.ieee.org/nasa-artemis...

Physicists aren't asking AI to look for data that supports their theories. They're asking AI to spot anomalies that could lead to theories no one has imagined yet.

Blind and low vision users can struggle with the motions required by most 3D design tools. A11yShape means to change that. spectrum.ieee.org/3d-modeling-...

More than a century ago, Charles Proteus Steinmetz foresaw the rise of the electric vehicle. What can we learn from his insights today?

Physics experiments like the Large Hadron Collider produce so much #data every second that it’s impossible for humans to sort through all of it. In order to discover new theories of physics outside the standard model, physicists are beginning to use #AI to point out anomalies.

Direct current brain stimulation has been approved by the #FDA to treat #depression at home. Millions of people may now have access to a non-invasive, at-home treatment. spectrum.ieee.org/flow-neurosc...

Can One Chip Contort Itself to Accelerate All Applications?

Unlike more flexible #quantum computers, we can make and use quantum simulators right now. Startup Silicon Quantum Computing has created a silicon quantum simulator that simulates how a material can change from an insulator to a metal. spectrum.ieee.org/quantum-twins

Mangrove Lithium’s New Process Could Change EV Battery Production

Can orbital data centers solve AI’s massive power crisis? Tech titans like Musk, Bezos, and Pichai are betting on $51B satellite networks to move AI processing off-planet. The goal: Unlimited, 24/7 solar power. Is it a brilliant move or a reckless $50 billion gamble?

Last night, the Vera Rubin Observatory sent out 800,000 alerts for changes it spotted in the night sky. What do they all mean? spectrum.ieee.org/vera-rubin-o...

IEEE Spectrum's pico-balloon has already orbited the Earth. Follow along with its path here traquito.github.io/search/spots... And create your own tiny tracker to explore the stratosphere spectrum.ieee.org/explore-stra...

How Far Can AI Go in Solving Math Mysteries?

How Did Hendrix Turn His Guitar Into a Wave Synthesizer?

Guided by its autonomous driving algorithm, the Perseverance rover can roam across Mars almost entirely on its own.

Can a denser-than-water fluid make hydroelectricity more accessible? Dive into RheEnergise's pioneering approach to energy storage.

What if your smartwatch could measure blood pressure? UT Austin's new tech could soon make this a reality, free from skin contact.

Low-cost computer prices are on the rise as memory demand surges. Are the price hikes the canary in the coal mine for affordable consumer electronics?

AI's number formats aren't cutting it for scientific computing—find out how engineers are tackling this challenge.

The Attraction of Blackberries

What if AI data centers could operate with minimal power loss? High-temperature superconductors are making it possible.

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#robot #STEM #DEI #Inclusion #Diversity #Engineering #Professor spectrum.ieee.org/berry-hands-...

These smart hearing aids will tune into your brain! 🧠👂 Personalizing hearing-assistance technology is about improving clarity, easing mental fatigue, reducing social isolation, and empowering people. @spectrum.ieee.org 🔗 https://loom.ly/FBUibtI

Researchers have created a freezer that uses elastocaloric cooling, instead of greenhouse-gas-emitting refrigerants, achieving -12 °C cooling. spectrum.ieee.org/subzero-elas...

The U.S. and China Are Pursuing Different AI Futures

How can we create enforceable legislation for #AI? John deVadoss says, “Regulate AI use, not the underlying models.” spectrum.ieee.org/ai-model-reg...

The team at Google DeepMind behind AlphaFold has now released #AlphaGenome, a tool for exploring the 98% of #DNA that does not encode for proteins. spectrum.ieee.org/alphagenome-...

What if your data could outlast civilizations? Dive into the science of laser-etched glass and its potential to store data for millennia.

Particle #physics is facing a crisis: many theories are proving elusive to prove or disprove. Using autoencoders and unsupervised #AI, scientists hope to comb through data more quickly to unearth hidden patterns. spectrum.ieee.org/particle-phy...

Engineers are building ingestible electronic capsules to sense conditions in the gut, deliver drugs, and collect samples—all without invasive procedures.

Could tech cause the next curling controversy? With AI-powered robots coming onto the ice, curling is becoming an unexpected test bed for artificial intelligence at the Winter Olympics.

The Hybrid3D can 3D print #batteries that can fill irregular shapes, like the wing of a drone or the arm of smart glasses. spectrum.ieee.org/3d-printed-b...

New powered wheelchair uses the same sensors as self-driving cars. It can navigate to saved locations in your home, steering around furniture on command. Manual override is instant. The catch: It costs $7,500 and insurance coverage is unclear.

Artemis aims to send North American astronauts back to the moon. But #China’s Mengzhou spacecraft might beat them there. While the Artemis launches get pushed back, China’s space missions have remained on schedule. spectrum.ieee.org/china-moon-m...

Are We Ignoring 70% of IT Sector Emissions?

Neuromorphic computing has proved to be good at complex mathematics, against expectations. New #neuromorphic hardware from #Intel can solve differential equations using the finite element method. spectrum.ieee.org/neuromorphic...

Alan DeKok's remote authentication software, FreeRADIUS, keeps major networks secure. But he didn't initially set out to work in computing.

Noticed anything different at this year’s #Olympics figure skating judging? New tech tools are allowing instantaneous measurement of athletes’ jump heights, air times, and landing speeds. spectrum.ieee.org/winter-olymp...

NASA's Perseverance rover just took a giant leap for AI-driven exploration—find out how it navigated Mars autonomously. https://spectrum.ieee.org/perseverance-rover-nasa-anthropic-ai?share_id=9165095

You can build and launch a superpressure balloon that tours the sky for about the cost of a nice dinner. Using a small radio, solar panels, and a Raspberry Pi, you can send a balloon orbiting the planet and track its location from home. #DIY spectrum.ieee.org/explore-stra...

Is the era of affordable lidar upon us? MicroVision's sub-$200 target could shift the landscape of automotive sensor technology.

Therese Willkomm helps disabled people solve their own tech problems, using cheap resources and how-to videos. spectrum.ieee.org/assistive-te...

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