Creating Waves: A Quiet Revolution Begins
Quick Summary A dolphin was spotted swimming in the Launch Complex 39 turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The turn basin connects to the Banana River. NASA’s
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Pentagon Climate Plans Scrapped; Focus Shifts to Extreme Weather Readiness
Quick Summary Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo urging the Pentagon to remove references to climate change from mission statements and planning documents but allowed exceptions for weather-related resiliency
Why Is Walking in the U.S. So Risky?
Quick summary Pedestrian death rates in the U.S.: The Centers for Disease Control and prevention reported that 7,522 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in 2022-approximately 20 deaths per day. Comparison
Physicists Explore Earth’s Rotation as Potential Power Source
Swift Summary: Physicists propose generating electricity from Earth’s rotation through its magnetic field, using a specially designed device. the device, a hollow cylinder made of soft magnetic material (manganese, zinc,
Decoding the Formula Behind Hollywood Blockbusters
Quick Summary Movie theater attendance dropped substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has rebounded, yet remains below pre-pandemic levels. Factors such as inflation,streaming services like Netflix,and a shift
Decoding Tariffs: What Economic Studies Reveal About Their Impact
Fast Summary Tariffs, announced and modified during President trump’s second term, targeted imports from countries like Canada, Mexico, and China. The rates ranged from 10% to 25%. higher tariffs on
Video Friday: Meet Mech, the Next-Gen Humanoid Robot
Quick Summary New robotics Video Roundup: IEEE Spectrum’s “Video Friday” highlights the latest robotics developments, offering a diverse collection of robot demonstrations and innovations. Key Events in Robotics: Upcoming global
AlexNet Source Code Released as Open Source
Swift Summary The Computer History Museum (CHM), in collaboration with Google, has released the original AlexNet source code from 2012 as open source on CHM’s GitHub page. AlexNet, developed by
IEEE Honors Itaipu Dam for Engineering Excellence
Swift Summary Itaipu Dam: A binational hydroelectric project between Brazil adn Paraguay, located on the Paraná River. Construction Details: – Built from 1975 to 1984 at a cost of $19.6
Talent Crunch: Data Centers on the Hunt for Skilled Engineers
Quick Summary The global demand for data centers is rapidly growing due to advancements in AI, with investments and construction surging worldwide. Major players like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and
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