Video Friday: These Robots Were Born to Run
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming...
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Magnetars drag spacetime to power superluminous supernovae
Some of the most extreme explosions in the universe are Type I superluminous supernovae. “They are one of the brightest explosions in the Universe,” says Joseph...
Read moreHigher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans
Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel industry.
Read moreMeasles vaccinations rose 291% among New Mexico adults during outbreak
In January 2025, a measles outbreak erupted on the western edge of Texas and soon spilled over to New Mexico and other states. The overall outbreak...
Read moreMicrosoft is working to eliminate PC gaming’s “compiling shaders” wait times
Modern gamers are used to loading up a new game for the first time and being forced to wait multiple minutes while a “compiling shaders” step...
Read moreWhy physical AI is becoming manufacturing’s next advantage
For decades, manufacturers have pursued automation to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and stabilize operations. That approach delivered meaningful gains, but it is no longer enough. Today’s...
Read moreThe Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.
Read moreAliens announce their presence in latest Disclosure Day trailer
There are different marketing strategies when it comes to movie trailers. One is the Project Hail Mary approach, in which the final trailer pretty much gives...
Read moreWhy Do Humanoid Robots Still Struggle With the Small Stuff?
The last time I covered the science of humanoid robots, the state of the art looked downright Orwellian — by which I mean, “four legs good,...
Read moreThe Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Member Days Sale (2026)
REI’s Member Days sale has deals on our favorite tents, backpacks, rain jackets, and more gear to outfit you for summer.
Read moreBYD’s latest EVs can get close to full charge in just 12 minutes
China’s BYD will aim to take on Porsche and BMW in the European luxury car market with a premium electric vehicle that can be charged in...
Read moreSven Hoexter: container image with ECH enabled curl
As an opportunity to rewire my brain from “docker” to “podman” and “buildah” I started to create an image build with an ECH enabled curl at...
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