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September 2019 Issue

BiomedicalFeature

This Maglev Heart Could Keep Cardiac Patients Alive

Inside Bivacor’s artificial heart, a levitating disk spins 2000 times per minute to keep blood flowing

11 min read
Features
In-depth articles from top experts, Spectrum editors, and contributors
BiomedicalFeature

How to Teach an Iris Scanner That the Eye It’s Looking at Is Dead

New imaging and deep-learning techniques for iris recognition will foil a favorite trick of Hollywood villains

10 min read
TransportationFeature

Porsche Claims It Can Double Tesla’s Fast-Charging Rate

The new, all-electric Taycan will come with a mighty thirst. This charging technology will slake it

18 min read
BiomedicalFeature

Detecting Fake Pills With Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance

A technique once considered for explosives detection might save more lives if used to verify the integrity of medicines


10 min read
News
Insight and analysis on the latest advances in technology
BiomedicalNews

Artificial Heart Inventor Was Inspired by His Plumber Father

Bivacor founder Daniel Timms learned fluid dynamics and how to get things done

2 min read
AerospaceNews

Order for First All-Electric Passenger Airplane Placed by Massachusetts Carrier

Cape Air recently ordered the Eviation “Alice” battery-powered, 9-seat regional aircraft—pointing toward aviation's e-future

3 min read
TelecommunicationsNews

How YouTube Paved the Way for Google's Stadia Cloud Gaming Service

Google's vision is that any device that can play YouTube videos will also have access to cloud gaming through Stadia

5 min read
TransportationNews

Remote-controlled Salmon Farms to Operate Off Norway in 2020

Giant, instrumented pens will monitor the health of millions of fish and feed them automatically

4 min read
TelecommunicationsNews

The Internet Is Coming to the Rest of the Animal Kingdom

A new Doolittlesque initiative aims to promote Internet communication among smart animals

5 min read
Opinion
Spectrum editors and columnists comment on major tech trends
EnergyOpinion

An Ounce of Insulation is Worth a Pound of Petroleum

Energy expert Vaclav Smil takes a hard look at modern construction, and he likes what he sees

3 min read
CareersOpinion

All Engineering Knowledge Has an Expiration Date. The Trick Is to Know When

Engineering grads are facing an ever rising tide of knowledge


2 min read
BiomedicalOpinion

Too Many Health Wearables and Apps Are Digital Snake Oil

We need stronger regulations to determine which devices are medically legit

2 min read
Departments
Articles on DIY projects, engineering careers, and tech history
History of TechnologyBlack History MonthArticleSpectrum CollectionsPast Forward

How the Electric Hot Comb Became an Entrepreneurial Tool

With few jobs open to them, hundreds of thousands of African American women became beauticians and opened salons

6 min read
CareersNews

3 Ways for Engineers to Leverage Their Social Media Accounts

You can get a career boost through clever use of Twitter, even if you don’t have hordes of followers

3 min read
SemiconductorsInterview

Eben Upton on the Raspberry Pi’s Industrial Crossover and Why There Will Never Be a Pi 9

The creator of the popular $35 computer explains the design of the new Pi 4

3 min read
History of TechnologyAnalysis

Visit the Reactor That Made the Plutonium for the “Fat Man” Nuclear Bomb

The Manhattan Project’s B Reactor at Hanford is a fascinating, complicated monument to U.S. nuclear history

3 min read
DIYHands On

How to Program Electronic Music That Plays as You Code It


Live coders create musical algorithms on stage. Here’s how to become one

4 min read
The Institute
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The InstituteIEEE Member NewsNews

Calvin F. Quate, National Medal of Science and IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 95

IEEE also remembers other members, including Elwyn Berlekamp, who worked on the Voyager program

8 min read
The InstituteIEEE Member NewsArticle

IEEE President’s Column: Extending IEEE’s Global Reach

Diversity and inclusion, financial transparency, and expanding membership are top priorities

4 min read
The InstituteArticle

IEEE Expands Open Access Journal Offerings

Announces 14 new journals covering various technologies including biomedical engineering, computing, telecommunications, and more

2 min read
The InstituteBlack History MonthWomen’s History MonthProject Moon BaseArticleSpectrum CollectionsIEEE HistorySpecial Reports

Katherine Johnson, the Hidden Figures Mathematician Who Got Astronaut John Glenn Into Space

The NASA technologist received the IEEE President’s Award for her work on Apollo 11

4 min read
The InstituteIEEE Member NewsArticle

Simple, Effective Public Speaking Tips for Engineers

IEEE-USA e-book offers advice on mastering the art

3 min read
The InstituteArticle

IEEE Survey Finds That Female Technologists Face Unequal Treatment and Sexist Workplaces

More than 4,500 respondents reported their experiences, and many offered suggestions

3 min read
The InstituteIEEE Member NewsArticle

Q&A With Chair of New Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethics

IEEE Fellow Andrea Goldsmith explains what the group will address

5 min read
The InstituteIEEE Member NewsArticle

Cybersecurity Alert: Beware of Phishing Attempts Targeting IEEE Leaders

Tips for protecting yourself from scams

2 min read
The InstituteIEEE Member NewsArticle

Coral Gables’ Smart-City Strategy

IEEE senior member helps the Florida municipality serve its citizens with a mobile app

3 min read
The InstituteIEEE Member NewsNews

Three Ways to Dispel Imposter Syndrome

Be open to learning, build a support system, and create a positive narrative to overcome feeling like a fraud

3 min read

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