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March 2022 Issue

Topic Magazine Biomedical Type Feature

Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported

Second Sight left users of its retinal implants in the dark

18 min read
Features
In-depth articles from top experts, Spectrum editors, and contributors
Topic Magazine Energy Type Feature

NASA’s New Shortcut to Fusion Power

Lattice confinement fusion eliminates massive magnets and powerful lasers

11 min read
Topic Magazine Type Feature Computing

Why We Built a Neuromorphic Robot to Play Foosball

Unlike regular AI, brain-inspired circuits need real-world tests

11 min read
Topic Aerospace Magazine Type Feature

Satellite Imagery for Everyone

Here’s how you can order up a high-resolution image of any place on Earth

12 min read
News
Insight and analysis on the latest advances in technology
Topic Aerospace Magazine Type News

Following the Money in the Air-Taxi Craze

Are eVTOLs the “mother of all aerospace bubbles”?

8 min read
Computing Topic Magazine Type News

A Transistor for Sound Points Toward Whole New Electronics

“Topological” acoustic transistor suggests circuits with dissipationless flow of electricity or light

3 min read
Transportation Topic Magazine Type News

Making Driverless Cars More Expressive

Exaggerated stopping movements help pedestrians read autonomous cars’ minds

4 min read
Consumer Electronics Topic Magazine Type News

E-Waste Is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

Toxic chemicals can leach out of old devices—but so can sensitive data

5 min read
Transportation Topic Magazine Type The Big Picture

Electric Buses Take Charge

All-electric buses, space launch catapults, and more in this month’s edition of The Big Picture

3 min read
Opinion
Spectrum editors and columnists comment on major tech trends
Topic Magazine Energy Type Opinion

Africa’s Electricity-Access Problem Is Worse Than You Think

The grid’s reach is limited, the supply even more so

2 min read
Topic Magazine Type Sensors Opinion

Satellite Recon Goes Mass Market

Cold-war capabilities are now available to everybody

3 min read
Topic Magazine Type Opinion Consumer Electronics

Dell’s Bold Idea: A Laptop You Can Actually Repair

It’s a lagging response to the “right to repair” movement

3 min read
Topic Magazine Type History of Technology Opinion

The Coming Construction Boom

How tech will free us from the tyranny of rectangularity

3 min read
Departments
Articles on DIY projects, engineering careers, and tech history
DIY Topic Hands On Type Consumer Electronics Magazine

A Web-Enabled, High Quality, DIY Audio Amp

Build a modern integrated amp that also looks great

6 min read
Careers Topic Magazine Type Profile

The Craft of Artisanal Computer Manufacturing

Stefany Allaire has carved a niche in small-batch, retro-inspired computers

3 min read
History of Technology Topic Magazine Type Article

With this Ruby Laser, George Porter Sped up Photochemistry

Porter, a Nobel Prize winner, was also a popular BBC TV host

6 min read
The Institute
The latest news about IEEE, its members, and new offerings
The Institute Topic Magazine Type Article

IEEE President’s Note: Make IEEE Your Professional Home

Ray Liu plans to better engage with members and focus on ethics

3 min read
The Institute Topic Magazine Type News

Medal of Honor Goes to Asad M. Madni, Microsensor and Systems Pioneer

The UCLA professor developed aerospace and automotive safety systems

3 min read
The Institute Topic Magazine Type News

Members Who Are Running for 2023 President-Elect

They are all experienced IEEE leaders

6 min read
The Institute Topic Magazine Type Article Careers

5 Courses to Beef Up Your Knowledge of Blockchain Technology

They cover the basics, requirements, and implementation

2 min read
The Institute Topic Magazine Type Article Telecommunications

Solutions for Providing Internet Access to Rural Areas

IEEE explores employing ICT, regulations, and standards

3 min read
The Institute Topic Magazine Biomedical Type Profile

Bionic Hand Gives Amputees Sense of Touch

Psyonic's prosthesis vibrates to simulate touch

5 min read
The Institute Topic Magazine Type Careers Profile

From Engineering Intern to Chairman of Tata

Natarajan Chandrasekaran seeks tech solutions to social problems

6 min read

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