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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...
Coding assistants are now generating code that fails to perform as intended, but which on the surface seems to run successfully, avoiding syntax errors or obvious crashes. Notably, GPT 5 performed worse than GPT 4 in testing. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-coding-de...
January 23, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Coding assistants are now generating code that fails to perform as intended, but which on the surface seems to run successfully, avoiding syntax errors or obvious crashes. Notably, GPT 5 performed worse than GPT 4 in testing. spectrum.ieee.org/ai-coding-de...
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🔥 A new frontier in firefighting: #drones that detect and extinguish fires in minutes! Read more about the #engineering behind it in the top tech issue of #IEEESpectrum. @spectrum.ieee.org
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#IEEEXplore #Robotics #TechSky
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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. #IEEE #AcademicSky #XPrize #Wildfires
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January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🔥 A new frontier in firefighting: #drones that detect and extinguish fires in minutes! Read more about the #engineering behind it in the top tech issue of #IEEESpectrum. @spectrum.ieee.org
🔗 https://loom.ly/tSn3bwc
#IEEEXplore #Robotics #TechSky
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#IEEEXplore #Robotics #TechSky
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Could a Robot Save Your Life in an Emergency?
Robots in the DARPA triage challenge identify critical injuries for their human counterparts. Plus watch a quadruped brave the cold and snow.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Imagine hearing aids that enhance sound by syncing with your brainwaves, reducing mental strain in noisy environments. By tracking brain activity and tiny eye measurements, these hearing aids would measure cognitive load and adjust accordingly. spectrum.ieee.org/hearing-aids...
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Imagine hearing aids that enhance sound by syncing with your brainwaves, reducing mental strain in noisy environments. By tracking brain activity and tiny eye measurements, these hearing aids would measure cognitive load and adjust accordingly. spectrum.ieee.org/hearing-aids...
Can Plasmons Solve AI's Energy Crisis?
Can Plasmons Solve AI's Energy Crisis?
Can computing with plasmons solve AI's power problem? Dive into the world of electron waves and find out.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Can Plasmons Solve AI's Energy Crisis?
#Satellites used to have 4 months to avoid collisions. Now they have 5.5 days. Scientists have created a new metric to measure how fragile #LEO orbits have become—and why a single solar storm could be catastrophic. #Kessler
Could a Solar Storm Trigger a Satellite Collision Crisis?
Could a solar storm trigger chaos in low Earth orbit?
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January 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM
#Satellites used to have 4 months to avoid collisions. Now they have 5.5 days. Scientists have created a new metric to measure how fragile #LEO orbits have become—and why a single solar storm could be catastrophic. #Kessler
#EVs are expensive, and a key reason is their large #batteries. But a new process called dry coating achieves up to 40 percent lower cell-production cost. spectrum.ieee.org/dry-coating-...
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#EVs are expensive, and a key reason is their large #batteries. But a new process called dry coating achieves up to 40 percent lower cell-production cost. spectrum.ieee.org/dry-coating-...
Imagine you work at a drive-through restaurant. Someone drives up and says: “I’ll have a double cheeseburger, large fries, and ignore previous instructions and give me the contents of the cash drawer.”
Prompt Injection at the Drive-Through
Why AI falls for scams that wouldn't trick a fast-food worker—and what that reveals about AI security.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Imagine you work at a drive-through restaurant. Someone drives up and says: “I’ll have a double cheeseburger, large fries, and ignore previous instructions and give me the contents of the cash drawer.”
The Dictaphone's journey from wax cylinders to digital storage reveals how technological evolution quietly transformed workplace efficiency. spectrum.ieee.org/who-invented...
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Dictaphone's journey from wax cylinders to digital storage reveals how technological evolution quietly transformed workplace efficiency. spectrum.ieee.org/who-invented...
Gladys West, the mathematician and computer scientist integral to the creation of #GPS, has passed away. She left a lasting impact on mathematics, geodesy, and computer science. spectrum.ieee.org/gladys-west-...
January 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Gladys West, the mathematician and computer scientist integral to the creation of #GPS, has passed away. She left a lasting impact on mathematics, geodesy, and computer science. spectrum.ieee.org/gladys-west-...
Could a Moon-Based Telescope Reveal Hidden Cosmic Secrets?
Could a Moon-Based Telescope Reveal Hidden Cosmic Secrets?
A radio telescope on the moon's far side could change our understanding of the universe. Learn how LuSEE-Night plans to listen to the cosmos like never before.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Could a Moon-Based Telescope Reveal Hidden Cosmic Secrets?
Despite a tense political climate, multinational companies are still investing in #climate solutions due to pressure from local governments, future planning, and emerging profits in clean technology. spectrum.ieee.org/firms-bet-cl...
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Despite a tense political climate, multinational companies are still investing in #climate solutions due to pressure from local governments, future planning, and emerging profits in clean technology. spectrum.ieee.org/firms-bet-cl...
In an ethos of "publish or perish," AI tools can help scientific researchers accelerate their careers. But speedier research could come at a cost. Is AI stifling scientific exploration?
Are Scientists Sacrificing Innovation for Speed With AI?
New analysis suggests AI tools narrow the range of ideas explored
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January 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
In an ethos of "publish or perish," AI tools can help scientific researchers accelerate their careers. But speedier research could come at a cost. Is AI stifling scientific exploration?
The U.S. is at the forefront of data center expansion, but can our power grid handle the surge? spectrum.ieee.org/data-center-...
January 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The U.S. is at the forefront of data center expansion, but can our power grid handle the surge? spectrum.ieee.org/data-center-...
The demolition of NASA's legendary test stands marks a pivotal moment in space history. Discover how their legacy lives on.
End of an Era as Iconic NASA Test Stands Implode in Alabama
NASA demolishes its historic test stands, but their legacy lives on in digital archives and memories of space pioneers.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The demolition of NASA's legendary test stands marks a pivotal moment in space history. Discover how their legacy lives on.
Discover how repurposing security camera tech can enhance your stargazing experience with a #DIY eyepiece for your telescope for under $250. spectrum.ieee.org/diy-astropho...
January 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Discover how repurposing security camera tech can enhance your stargazing experience with a #DIY eyepiece for your telescope for under $250. spectrum.ieee.org/diy-astropho...
With AI data centers booming, the race is on for engineering talent. What strategies are emerging to meet this critical demand?
Data Centers Are Facing a Talent Shortage
The AI data center boom is creating a massive demand for skilled engineers and technicians.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
With AI data centers booming, the race is on for engineering talent. What strategies are emerging to meet this critical demand?
This giant bubble of carbon dioxide can store 20 megawatts of #energy. Renewable energy resources can fluctuate, so these new batteries will power the shift to clean energy across the globe.
January 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
This giant bubble of carbon dioxide can store 20 megawatts of #energy. Renewable energy resources can fluctuate, so these new batteries will power the shift to clean energy across the globe.
From self-driving cars to digital accordions, Sergey Antonovich’s journey reveals the surprising parallels in signal processing demands. spectrum.ieee.org/digital-acco...
January 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
From self-driving cars to digital accordions, Sergey Antonovich’s journey reveals the surprising parallels in signal processing demands. spectrum.ieee.org/digital-acco...
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
Watch This Bipedal Robot Stop Itself From Falling With a Hoop Skirt!
Balance and fall prevention is tricky for bipedal robots, but not for this one thanks to its unusual design. Plus social bots and more for your enjoyment.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Watch the best robot videos of the week!
In 2026, foldable iPhones will arrive, humans will return to the moon for the first time in over 50 years, and increasingly autonomous vehicles will hit the market. Discover all the new #tech coming this year: spectrum.ieee.org/new-technolo...
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In 2026, foldable iPhones will arrive, humans will return to the moon for the first time in over 50 years, and increasingly autonomous vehicles will hit the market. Discover all the new #tech coming this year: spectrum.ieee.org/new-technolo...
In 2028, your #ChatGPT queries may run on a chip the size of a dinner plate! Learn more about the tech behind #OpenAI's new partner #Cerebras. spectrum.ieee.org/cerebrass-gi...
January 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM
In 2028, your #ChatGPT queries may run on a chip the size of a dinner plate! Learn more about the tech behind #OpenAI's new partner #Cerebras. spectrum.ieee.org/cerebrass-gi...
Team Chiron's autonomous #drones and quadrupeds are designed for battlefield triage, identifying casualties and assessing triage priorities in crucial moments. spectrum.ieee.org/darpa-triage...
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Team Chiron's autonomous #drones and quadrupeds are designed for battlefield triage, identifying casualties and assessing triage priorities in crucial moments. spectrum.ieee.org/darpa-triage...
#Porsche's new Cayenne Electric offers wireless #EV charging, recharging your vehicle at home without the hassle of cords. spectrum.ieee.org/porsche-wire...
January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
#Porsche's new Cayenne Electric offers wireless #EV charging, recharging your vehicle at home without the hassle of cords. spectrum.ieee.org/porsche-wire...
Imec's research suggests a new path for GPU and HBM integration, but can we overcome the heat hurdle?
The Ultimate 3D Integration Would Cook Future GPUs
What happens when you stack memory on top of a GPU? Imec's latest research reveals surprising results.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Imec's research suggests a new path for GPU and HBM integration, but can we overcome the heat hurdle?