http://spectrum.ieee.org IEEE Spectrum Recent Content IeeeSpectrumhttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/bJ2Xh0C-eK4/ibms-watson-tries-to-learneverything What happens when Watson learns a million databases? RPI students and faculty hope to find out

What happens when Watson learns a million databases? RPI students and faculty hope to find out]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/robotics/artificial-intelligence/ibms-watson-tries-to-learneverything Steven Cherry 2013-05-21T14:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/robotics/artificial-intelligence/ibms-watson-tries-to-learneverything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/z9Enxum-mLM/robot-octopus-shows-off-new-sculls What tentacled swimming gait works best for a robotic octopus?

What tentacled swimming gait works best for a robotic octopus?]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/robot-octopus-shows-off-new-sculls Evan Ackerman 2013-05-21T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/robot-octopus-shows-off-new-sculls http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/3p5Lyl3bEq4/building-a-bicycle-barometer A networked dial makes it easier to choose whether to commute by bike or train

A networked dial makes it easier to choose whether to commute by bike or train]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/building-a-bicycle-barometer Richard J. Pope 2013-05-21T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/building-a-bicycle-barometer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/r1bRgEiP8So/strongbox-for-leakers-offers-imperfect-anonymity Humans still represent the weakest link in a new online tool for anonymous sources

Humans still represent the weakest link in a new online tool for anonymous sources]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/strongbox-for-leakers-offers-imperfect-anonymity Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-20T20:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/strongbox-for-leakers-offers-imperfect-anonymity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/HNBA8ABVPRk/epfl-curvace-artificial-compound-eyes-for-drones This flexible new camera can see even better than bugs do

This flexible new camera can see even better than bugs do]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/epfl-curvace-artificial-compound-eyes-for-drones Evan Ackerman 2013-05-20T19:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/epfl-curvace-artificial-compound-eyes-for-drones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/XJ9uTEkdJvM/dueling-innovations-compete-in-stanford-challenge Better land mine detection, tools for long distance touch among the hardware innovations that competed for prize money this week at Stanford.

Better land mine detection, tools for long distance touch among the hardware innovations that competed for prize money this week at Stanford.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 18:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/dueling-innovations-compete-in-stanford-challenge Tekla Perry 2013-05-20T18:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/dueling-innovations-compete-in-stanford-challenge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/GoVUkj2NOPo/it-hiccups-of-the-week-lie-detector-lies No-swipe payment system swipes customers’ money; Big Apple worries that e-voting will take a bite out of mayoral election

No-swipe payment system swipes customers’ money; Big Apple worries that e-voting will take a bite out of mayoral election]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-lie-detector-lies Robert N. Charette 2013-05-20T18:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-lie-detector-lies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/7nZUoDmux5U/this-week-in-cybercrime-strong-passwords-only-for-your-important-accounts Plus: Eavesdrop-ready Internet is a disaster waiting to happen

Plus: Eavesdrop-ready Internet is a disaster waiting to happen]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-strong-passwords-only-for-your-important-accounts Willie Jones 2013-05-19T13:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-strong-passwords-only-for-your-important-accounts http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/HD34A1WnHPE/carbon-nanotube-supply-glut-claims-its-first-victim Bayer Material Science closes carbon nanotube production to focus on core business

Bayer Material Science closes carbon nanotube production to focus on core business]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 13:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanotube-supply-glut-claims-its-first-victim Dexter Johnson 2013-05-18T13:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanotube-supply-glut-claims-its-first-victim http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/JIHCb_DeVLc/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy As the Department of Homeland Security targets online Bitcoin exchanges, alternatives are beginning to emerge

As the Department of Homeland Security targets online Bitcoin exchanges, alternatives are beginning to emerge]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 22:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy Morgen Peck 2013-05-17T22:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/aF4R3gbD5Pw/how-keplers-pointing-system-might-have-failed Launch damage or radiation are most likely causes, says CEO of reaction wheel company

Launch damage or radiation are most likely causes, says CEO of reaction wheel company]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 20:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/how-keplers-pointing-system-might-have-failed Samuel K. Moore 2013-05-17T20:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/how-keplers-pointing-system-might-have-failed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/HZbRUQeuGt0/graphene-nanopump-zeroes-in-on-the-perfect-ampere Quantum-dot single-electron pump opens door to defining amp, volt, and ohm on a single chip

Quantum-dot single-electron pump opens door to defining amp, volt, and ohm on a single chip]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/graphene-nanopump-zeroes-in-on-the-perfect-ampere Douglas McCormick 2013-05-17T20:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/graphene-nanopump-zeroes-in-on-the-perfect-ampere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/aaUpYO04JJs/data-science-is-now-a-job-market-based-entirely-on-merit A start-up ranks data scientists and creates competitions between them for specific consulting projects

A start-up ranks data scientists and creates competitions between them for specific consulting projects]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 17:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/tech-careers/data-science-is-now-a-job-market-based-entirely-on-merit Steven Cherry 2013-05-17T17:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/tech-careers/data-science-is-now-a-job-market-based-entirely-on-merit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/VbA6vSe9VzY/video-friday-2785468 We've still got lots of news from ICRA, but not today, since it's Video Friday!

We've still got lots of news from ICRA, but not today, since it's Video Friday!]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/video-friday-2785468 Evan Ackerman 2013-05-17T14:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/video-friday-2785468 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/eze34_7J89w/can-the-kepler-planet-hunting-telescope-be-saved A Stanford engineer says there might be a fix

A Stanford engineer says there might be a fix]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 20:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/can-the-kepler-planet-hunting-telescope-be-saved Samuel K. Moore 2013-05-16T20:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/can-the-kepler-planet-hunting-telescope-be-saved http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/pOlhcmqJlrk/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter Doping of quantum dots promises LCDs comparable to OLED displays for color brightness

Doping of quantum dots promises LCDs comparable to OLED displays for color brightness]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter Dexter Johnson 2013-05-16T19:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/CcVTHo0ZQbM/too-tall-for-steel-engineers-look-to-concrete-to-take-wind-turbine-design-to-new-heights Iowa State researchers think a modular concrete design could allow turbines to climb up to stronger wind currents

Iowa State researchers think a modular concrete design could allow turbines to climb up to stronger wind currents]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/too-tall-for-steel-engineers-look-to-concrete-to-take-wind-turbine-design-to-new-heights Dave Levitan 2013-05-16T18:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/too-tall-for-steel-engineers-look-to-concrete-to-take-wind-turbine-design-to-new-heights http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/SJeeUua7WG0/google-and-nasa-buy-a-dwave-computer A new Quantum Artificial Intelligence lab is the latest user of D-Wave's supposed quantum computer

A new Quantum Artificial Intelligence lab is the latest user of D-Wave's supposed quantum computer]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/google-and-nasa-buy-a-dwave-computer Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-16T17:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/google-and-nasa-buy-a-dwave-computer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/98EgUsqJ17o/jpl-biosleeve-enables-precise-robot-control-through-hand-and-arm-gestures This sensor-studded cuff from JPL enables intuitive robot control

This sensor-studded cuff from JPL enables intuitive robot control]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/jpl-biosleeve-enables-precise-robot-control-through-hand-and-arm-gestures Evan Ackerman 2013-05-16T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/jpl-biosleeve-enables-precise-robot-control-through-hand-and-arm-gestures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/LzfQvkozE08/sciencefiction-movie-roundup Break out the popcorn for these upcoming flicks

Break out the popcorn for these upcoming flicks]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/reviews/sciencefiction-movie-roundup Stephen Cass 2013-05-16T12:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/reviews/sciencefiction-movie-roundup http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/q0DQkKoKem0/kuka-innovation-mobile-manipulation-award The German company is organizing a competition based on its youBot robot

The German company is organizing a competition based on its youBot robot]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/kuka-innovation-mobile-manipulation-award Erico Guizzo 2013-05-15T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/kuka-innovation-mobile-manipulation-award http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/-lycUegKZpE/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market

Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 18:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Tekla Perry 2013-05-15T18:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/fyNFY5T1tgs/polariton-lasers-light-up-at-low-power Two independent groups of researchers come up with a new kind of laser

Two independent groups of researchers come up with a new kind of laser]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/polariton-lasers-light-up-at-low-power Neil Savage 2013-05-15T10:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/polariton-lasers-light-up-at-low-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/BOO0RsOeNtU/robot-plane-flies-from-us-navy-carrier The X-47B stealth drone takes off from a moving ship at sea--all by itself

The X-47B stealth drone takes off from a moving ship at sea--all by itself]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/robot-plane-flies-from-us-navy-carrier Philip E. Ross 2013-05-14T20:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/robot-plane-flies-from-us-navy-carrier http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/GXCHtIf0_DM/mit-cheetah-robot-running It's now the second fastest legged robot in the world

It's now the second fastest legged robot in the world]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/mit-cheetah-robot-running Jason Falconer 2013-05-14T19:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/mit-cheetah-robot-running http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/U_jsXK8xxgo/lost-in-america-still-no-phone-service-after-hurricane-sandy In several communities, Verizon has not restored landline phone service in seven months—and may never

In several communities, Verizon has not restored landline phone service in seven months—and may never]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/lost-in-america-still-no-phone-service-after-hurricane-sandy Steven Cherry 2013-05-14T18:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/lost-in-america-still-no-phone-service-after-hurricane-sandy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/QExtiYYCwts/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles Ten times better charging capacity of Lithium-air batteries over the Li-ion variety just got a little closer

Ten times better charging capacity of Lithium-air batteries over the Li-ion variety just got a little closer]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/advanced-cars/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles Dexter Johnson 2013-05-14T18:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/advanced-cars/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/jM4ScxNh8Y4/feeding-the-world-with-big-data Agriculture experts say that open data could lift people out of poverty

Agriculture experts say that open data could lift people out of poverty]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/feeding-the-world-with-big-data Prachi Patel 2013-05-14T12:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/feeding-the-world-with-big-data http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/lgvwBwfRP0M/global-co2-reaches-400-ppm Now what?

Now what?]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/global-co2-reaches-400-ppm Bill Sweet 2013-05-13T20:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/global-co2-reaches-400-ppm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/W6Z9qpDVJR4/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years Austrian utilities suffer unexplained “software failure,” GM and Chrysler issue recalls, Atmos Energy customers charged too much

Austrian utilities suffer unexplained “software failure,” GM and Chrysler issue recalls, Atmos Energy customers charged too much]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years Robert N. Charette 2013-05-13T20:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/cSJgHMt37TY/finally-robots-learn-what-squishy-really-means Researchers are teaching robots to use common adjectives to describe how objects feel

Researchers are teaching robots to use common adjectives to describe how objects feel]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 13:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/finally-robots-learn-what-squishy-really-means Evan Ackerman 2013-05-13T13:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/finally-robots-learn-what-squishy-really-means http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/9T2-NqbU5jg/this-week-in-cybercrime-state-court-hack-punishes-the-guilty-and-the-innocent Plus: The NSA wrote the book on cybercrime

Plus: The NSA wrote the book on cybercrime]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-state-court-hack-punishes-the-guilty-and-the-innocent Willie Jones 2013-05-12T14:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-state-court-hack-punishes-the-guilty-and-the-innocent http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/WRaYT-y5w_0/anotherexcuse-why-tennessee-will-make-state-it-workers-reapply-for-their-jobs North Carolina and Ohio also struggle with government IT projects

North Carolina and Ohio also struggle with government IT projects]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 17:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/anotherexcuse-why-tennessee-will-make-state-it-workers-reapply-for-their-jobs Robert N. Charette 2013-05-11T17:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/anotherexcuse-why-tennessee-will-make-state-it-workers-reapply-for-their-jobs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/oyH8Rth1faQ/graphene-becomes-magnetic-for-first-time Making graphene magnetic is a breakthrough, but it doesn't really change the prospects for spintronic devices

Making graphene magnetic is a breakthrough, but it doesn't really change the prospects for spintronic devices]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 13:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-becomes-magnetic-for-first-time Dexter Johnson 2013-05-11T13:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-becomes-magnetic-for-first-time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/nvhMa9RmD6k/video-friday-robohand-entropica-ai-bad-breath-robot It's Friday, and we know what you need: robot videos

It's Friday, and we know what you need: robot videos]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/video-friday-robohand-entropica-ai-bad-breath-robot Erico Guizzo 2013-05-10T19:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/video-friday-robohand-entropica-ai-bad-breath-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/hSSlPglgpyg/consumer-group-battery-expert-question-faa-dreamliner-decision FlyersRights’ consultant concerned about Boeing’s fix

FlyersRights’ consultant concerned about Boeing’s fix]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/consumer-group-battery-expert-question-faa-dreamliner-decision Mark Anderson 2013-05-10T15:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/consumer-group-battery-expert-question-faa-dreamliner-decision http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/g46butsVEJ0/dwave-quantum-computer-shows-promise-in-tests In some cases, D-Wave's computer proved 3600 times faster than standard computers

In some cases, D-Wave's computer proved 3600 times faster than standard computers]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/dwave-quantum-computer-shows-promise-in-tests Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-10T13:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/dwave-quantum-computer-shows-promise-in-tests http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/Yj183uH0vIo/defects-have-just-the-right-effects-for-graphene-sensors As long as the graphene or its substrate have defects graphene-based sensors are extremely sensitive

As long as the graphene or its substrate have defects graphene-based sensors are extremely sensitive]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 22:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/defects-have-just-the-right-effects-for-graphene-sensors Dexter Johnson 2013-05-09T22:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/defects-have-just-the-right-effects-for-graphene-sensors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/j4Kn2GL91JE/pr2-robot-fetches-cup-of-coffee In robotics, as in life, it often takes small steps to reach a big goal

In robotics, as in life, it often takes small steps to reach a big goal]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 20:14:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/pr2-robot-fetches-cup-of-coffee Evan Ackerman 2013-05-09T20:14:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/pr2-robot-fetches-cup-of-coffee http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/ojq9RxF1Y7A/iowa-utility-to-build-another-gigawatt-of-wind-power-by-2015 The state continues to lead the way on wind energy, thanks to the new $1.9 billion plan

The state continues to lead the way on wind energy, thanks to the new $1.9 billion plan]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 19:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/iowa-utility-to-build-another-gigawatt-of-wind-power-by-2015 Dave Levitan 2013-05-09T19:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/iowa-utility-to-build-another-gigawatt-of-wind-power-by-2015 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/ddSjzkhSUn4/the-future-of-the-assembly-line The assembly line was invented 100 years ago. It’s time to invent the disassembly line

The assembly line was invented 100 years ago. It’s time to invent the disassembly line]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 18:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/the-future-of-the-assembly-line Steven Cherry 2013-05-09T18:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/the-future-of-the-assembly-line http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/s3-t_4sIUXs/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering Will adding art and play engage a new generation of scientists and engineers?

Will adding art and play engage a new generation of scientists and engineers?]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering Tekla Perry 2013-05-09T17:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/FIUcqQJYKlE/shrewbot-whiskered-robot-tslam A robot modeled after a shrew can figure out where it is using just its whiskers

A robot modeled after a shrew can figure out where it is using just its whiskers]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/shrewbot-whiskered-robot-tslam Evan Ackerman 2013-05-09T13:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/shrewbot-whiskered-robot-tslam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/b9JtWMDNIzw/how-valuable-is-concentrating-solar-power-to-the-grid NREL analysis suggests CSP can add a lot of value

NREL analysis suggests CSP can add a lot of value]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/how-valuable-is-concentrating-solar-power-to-the-grid Dave Levitan 2013-05-08T21:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/how-valuable-is-concentrating-solar-power-to-the-grid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/r83nfs5EeFo/upenn-kodlab-rhex-legged-robot-leaping This jumping robot video will make you love robots even more

This jumping robot video will make you love robots even more]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/upenn-kodlab-rhex-legged-robot-leaping Evan Ackerman 2013-05-08T18:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/upenn-kodlab-rhex-legged-robot-leaping http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/SJ_9-6fJNbg/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.

They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 17:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking Tekla Perry 2013-05-08T17:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/YQlPNu1RaOE/quadrotor-with-tilting-propellers-can-twist-in-midair Some extra degrees of freedom give this quadrotor the ability to pitch and roll while hovering

Some extra degrees of freedom give this quadrotor the ability to pitch and roll while hovering]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/quadrotor-with-tilting-propellers-can-twist-in-midair Evan Ackerman 2013-05-08T13:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/quadrotor-with-tilting-propellers-can-twist-in-midair http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/u49CIiELgWM/3dprinted-guns-firing-shot-has-big-implications A mostly 3D-printed gun represents an imperfect weapon with big implications

A mostly 3D-printed gun represents an imperfect weapon with big implications]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/3dprinted-guns-firing-shot-has-big-implications Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-08T11:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/3dprinted-guns-firing-shot-has-big-implications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/TZhErkK_tXM/mit-ikeabot-autonomous-furniture-assembly-robots These robots can assemble your Swedish furniture, without even looking at the instructions

These robots can assemble your Swedish furniture, without even looking at the instructions]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 01:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/mit-ikeabot-autonomous-furniture-assembly-robots Evan Ackerman 2013-05-08T01:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/mit-ikeabot-autonomous-furniture-assembly-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/9yeTxgurh0M/this-crawling-inchworm-robot-can-be-printed-out-and-folds-itself With the addition of a battery and motor, this printable and self-assembling robot can crawl like a worm

With the addition of a battery and motor, this printable and self-assembling robot can crawl like a worm]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 20:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/this-crawling-inchworm-robot-can-be-printed-out-and-folds-itself Evan Ackerman 2013-05-07T20:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/this-crawling-inchworm-robot-can-be-printed-out-and-folds-itself http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/IHaIMP5OuIo/want-to-save-the-environment-build-more-cities A new book argues for the environmental advantages of urban density

A new book argues for the environmental advantages of urban density]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 18:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/energy/environment/want-to-save-the-environment-build-more-cities Steven Cherry 2013-05-07T18:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/energy/environment/want-to-save-the-environment-build-more-cities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/RUm13R4GyTc/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential Korean researchers acheive record power-conversion efficiency in plasmonic polymer solar cells

Korean researchers acheive record power-conversion efficiency in plasmonic polymer solar cells]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 18:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential Dexter Johnson 2013-05-07T18:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/lTPAGIZsJJQ/ieee-icra-2013 We're in Karlsruhe, Germany to check out all the latest robotics research

We're in Karlsruhe, Germany to check out all the latest robotics research]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 12:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/ieee-icra-2013 Evan Ackerman 2013-05-07T12:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/ieee-icra-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/-1ccl5x-6cc/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread Lingering after-effects of Chicago Options Exchange and H&R Block tech issues

Lingering after-effects of Chicago Options Exchange and H&R Block tech issues]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 21:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread Robert N. Charette 2013-05-06T21:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-online-testing-problems-spread http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/sn9N0-nkqk4/rethink-robotics-baxter-research-robot Researchers now have access to an open source SDK to "hack" Baxter

Researchers now have access to an open source SDK to "hack" Baxter]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/rethink-robotics-baxter-research-robot Erico Guizzo 2013-05-06T20:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/rethink-robotics-baxter-research-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/RRkFy28420k/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site Snack on content all day long or dive deep into your favorite topics

Snack on content all day long or dive deep into your favorite topics]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site Harry Goldstein 2013-05-06T20:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/ieee-spectrums-new-web-site http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/hRjYU_XN8-M/japans-utilities-suffer-staggering-losses Can a big nuclear order from Turkey be viewed as a vote of confidence?

Can a big nuclear order from Turkey be viewed as a vote of confidence?]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/japans-utilities-suffer-staggering-losses Bill Sweet 2013-05-06T20:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/japans-utilities-suffer-staggering-losses http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/dg9YikMAoxc/commercial-quantum-cryptography-satellites-coming Canadian team wants to take the cheap microsatellite route to uncrackable global communications

Canadian team wants to take the cheap microsatellite route to uncrackable global communications]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/satellites/commercial-quantum-cryptography-satellites-coming Kim Krieger 2013-05-06T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/satellites/commercial-quantum-cryptography-satellites-coming http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/gkjUVrAdrOg/the-bitcoin-arms-race-is-on Powerful mining machines are changing the nature of the popular cryptocurrency

Powerful mining machines are changing the nature of the popular cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 04:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/the-bitcoin-arms-race-is-on Morgen E. Peck 2013-05-06T04:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/the-bitcoin-arms-race-is-on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/TSVu0TRWil8/superresolution-microscopes-crack-the-diffraction-limit "Saturated transient absorption microscope" reveals nanostructures without dyes or coatings

"Saturated transient absorption microscope" reveals nanostructures without dyes or coatings]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 01:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/superresolution-microscopes-crack-the-diffraction-limit Douglas McCormick 2013-05-06T01:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/superresolution-microscopes-crack-the-diffraction-limit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/zNnbaGTjwmU/this-week-in-cybercrime-nearly-90-percent-of-all-websites-vulnerable Plus: U.S. wants more snooping capability, online image booster hacked

Plus: U.S. wants more snooping capability, online image booster hacked]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 14:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-nearly-90-percent-of-all-websites-vulnerable Willie Jones 2013-05-05T14:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-nearly-90-percent-of-all-websites-vulnerable http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/aUIUq6rLUCE/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation The list of supersoaking nanomaterials grows, but none seems any closer to being available for the next oil spill

The list of supersoaking nanomaterials grows, but none seems any closer to being available for the next oil spill]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation Dexter Johnson 2013-05-04T20:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/eB2RstimNrU/can-avatars-help-close-the-doctorpatient-communication-gap HealthCorpus aims to enhance healthcare communication

HealthCorpus aims to enhance healthcare communication]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/can-avatars-help-close-the-doctorpatient-communication-gap Robert N. Charette 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/can-avatars-help-close-the-doctorpatient-communication-gap http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/bYIAfyIfKH0/will-hybrids-and-electrics-benefit-from-demise-of-internal-combustion-engine You would think so, but a recent conference suggests otherwise

You would think so, but a recent conference suggests otherwise]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 01:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/will-hybrids-and-electrics-benefit-from-demise-of-internal-combustion-engine Bill Sweet 2013-05-04T01:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/will-hybrids-and-electrics-benefit-from-demise-of-internal-combustion-engine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/1dagbm0hmQM/video-friday-robo-raven-robot-love-superbowl-of-the-mind Robot love is in the air. Robo Raven is in the air, too

Robot love is in the air. Robo Raven is in the air, too]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robo-raven-robot-love-superbowl-of-the-mind Erico Guizzo 2013-05-03T17:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robo-raven-robot-love-superbowl-of-the-mind http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/uOw47PukyEc/older-and-wiser-up-to-a-point Old computer programmers don't fade away

Old computer programmers don't fade away]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 11:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/older-and-wiser-up-to-a-point Philip E. Ross 2013-05-03T11:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/older-and-wiser-up-to-a-point http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/6GaURzN-1tY/diy-electronic-bicycle-derailleur Upgrade your bike with a microcontroller and servo

Upgrade your bike with a microcontroller and servo]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 04:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-electronic-bicycle-derailleur David Schneider 2013-05-03T04:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-electronic-bicycle-derailleur http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/lpUlZma4fsk/smart-paper-makes-traceable-money-possible RFID chips embedded in paper herald the future of trackable smart money

RFID chips embedded in paper herald the future of trackable smart money]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 21:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/smart-paper-makes-traceable-money-possible Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-02T21:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/smart-paper-makes-traceable-money-possible http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/1Xqpf2l0YjY/electric-space-sail-to-get-its-first-test A small Estonian satellite will test an electrically-charged tether in orbit

A small Estonian satellite will test an electrically-charged tether in orbit]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/electric-space-sail-to-get-its-first-test Rachel Courtland 2013-05-02T21:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/electric-space-sail-to-get-its-first-test http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/2qDXYHSqOh0/a-social-network-for-emergency-notifications Canadian start-up ePACT’s dedicated system keeps organizations connected in emergencies

Canadian start-up ePACT’s dedicated system keeps organizations connected in emergencies]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 18:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/a-social-network-for-emergency-notifications Steven Cherry 2013-05-02T18:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/a-social-network-for-emergency-notifications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/4wO5gl9T1jo/what-roboticists-can-learn-from-art A glimpse into how robots can make an emotional connection with humans

A glimpse into how robots can make an emotional connection with humans]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 17:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/what-roboticists-can-learn-from-art Angelica Lim 2013-05-02T17:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/what-roboticists-can-learn-from-art http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/IkzrxAbjfNk/groundwater-contamination-is-the-latest-bad-news-from-fukushima Situation at plant continues to make life difficult for the pro-nuclear

Situation at plant continues to make life difficult for the pro-nuclear]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 22:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/groundwater-contamination-is-the-latest-bad-news-from-fukushima Bill Sweet 2013-05-01T22:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/groundwater-contamination-is-the-latest-bad-news-from-fukushima http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/sb7IO4atThY/ibm-makes-smallest-movie-ever The science behind the film is decades old, but anything about movies seems to excite the imagination

The science behind the film is decades old, but anything about movies seems to excite the imagination]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 21:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/ibm-makes-smallest-movie-ever Dexter Johnson 2013-05-01T21:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/ibm-makes-smallest-movie-ever http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/AnT3IVE3EX8/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones Engineers make a tiny compound eye

Engineers make a tiny compound eye]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 19:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-01T19:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrum/~3/IC7rJA7L7f4/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband

The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 17:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna Ariel Bleicher 2013-05-01T17:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna