In China's Sichuan province, a massive X-shaped building is rising. This is just one of several ambitious projects that signal China's aim to lead the world in fusion energy, potentially reshaping global power. Can the U.S. keep up?

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Meet Freddy, the friendly robot developed in the ’60s and ’70s at the University of Edinburgh. Freddy could assemble simple models using its camera eyes and pincer hand. This pioneering research faced setbacks after the controversial Lighthill Report, leading…

The world is anxious about the strain on power grids from AI data centers. But in the past, innovation in efficiency has balanced electricity demand from tech growth in the U.S. Can we do it again with AI?

AI's environmental impact is well-known, but its public health cost is often overlooked. Data centers emit harmful pollutants, risking asthma, heart attacks, and cognitive decline. How can we ensure AI's growth doesn't compromise our health? It's time for…

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Pluggable optical transceivers are vital for AI data centers but guzzle power, burning 40 MW in a 400,000 GPU setup. xMEMS unveils a groundbreaking MEMS cooling chip to extend transceiver life and improve signal integrity. #AI #datacenters

Dive into the world of robotics with IEEE Spectrum's Video Friday! From groundbreaking humanoid innovations to domestic robots enhancing our lives, the future is here. How will open-source designs like Berkeley Humanoid Lite democratize robotics? Explore…

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, faces dire challenges after Russian occupation. Damaged reactors, costly repairs, and cooling issues threaten its future. Can Ukraine revive it, or should it focus on smaller, decentralized power sources…

In the next decade, China aims to enter the sulfuric acid clouds of Venus and bring back samples. Can they overcome the harshest conditions in our solar system? This mission could unlock secrets about life and chemistry on Venus.

As an electrical engineer turned historian who now studies engineers of the past, I have a good sense of how the engineering profession evolved. And what I've learned is this: Engineers have long recognized the strong bond between their discipline and the…

Every soccer match halftime in the UK sees a tea kettle surge, straining the grid. AI training mirrors this with GPU power spikes. Can supercapacitors save the day? Companies like Delta, Eaton, and Siemens offer solutions to smooth energy demands, crucial…

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Amazon's warehouses are a paradox of order and chaos, where robots like Vulcan strive to match human efficiency in picking items from cluttered bins. Can AI truly master the art of 'bin etiquette' and revolutionize warehouse operations?