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Over the past 13 years, the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) has awarded $4.6 million in scholarships to undergraduate students in North America studying energy engineering as part of its Scholarship Plus initiative. PES increased the scholarship amount to $10,000 this year, up from $7,000. Recipients who do not have to be IEEE members […]
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“Sorry, TikTok is currently unavailable,” the message read. Hours before a federal law banning TikTok in the United States took effect on Sunday, the Chinese-owned social media app shut down and US users could no longer access videos on the platform. Instead, the app greeted them with a message that said “a law has been […]
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Accessories to try Photo: Branch Branch Adjustable Laptop Stand for $65: If you work at a desk, a simple change is to set it up to be as ergonomic as possible. This laptop stand from Branch is our favorite. It is easily adjustable for height and angle and is super sturdy. If you can add […]
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In the early 1990s, Toyota saw that environmental concerns and stricter emissions regulations would determine the future of the automotive industry. The company’s goal was to create an ecological, efficient vehicle that would meet future standards. In 1997, Toyota introduced the Prius to the Japanese market. The car was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle […]
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Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robot videos collected by your friends on IEEE spectrum robotics. We’re also posting a weekly calendar of upcoming bot events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. RoboCup German Open: 12-16 March 2025, NUREMBERG, GERMANY German Robotics Conference: 13-15 March 2025, NUREMBERG, […]
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Despite its 31 days, December is a short month. Announcements and events other than office parties get attention. To combat this trend, OpenAI released a series of announcements: “12 Days of OpenAI”. Not to be outdone, Google responded with a flurry of announcements, including their Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model. Models appeared that could use […]
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Happy New Year! If you’ve decided to become a better runner in 2025, now is the time to go. But it may not be easy. With many parts of the country experiencing downright freezing weather, it’s tempting to curl up with hot cocoa and binge on Netflix. However, the spring races are just around the […]
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If you’re hosting a party and expecting a lot of guests, your priority is probably to have plenty of food and drink. But have you considered how many unknown devices connect to your Wi-Fi network? If these devices are infected with malware, or if one of your guests inadvertently downloads a virus while connected to […]
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It has been a contentious 24 hours in South Korean politics after impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided arrest for rebellion on Friday, a month after his declaration of martial law. It’s the latest development in a months-long political meltdown that has not only thrown Korean politics into turmoil but brought to the surface […]
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If you live in the mid-US or mid-Atlantic regions, you may soon experience a major winter storm and polar vortex. And if harsh winter weather causes a power outage, one of your first concerns may be the food in your fridge. While a sudden power outage can put your food at risk, you don’t have […]
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