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A revived technique lets you make microwave and high-speed digital circuits without a traditional printed circuit board

The titanium carbide antennas are thinner, lighter, and more flexible than traditional metal antennas

The insatiable demand for reliable and ubiquitous yet affordable wireless data connections for both people and machines is putting tremendous pressure on the wireless industry

As designers articulate solutions which increasingly require more than one type of processing element, the lack of integration between hardware components and software tools becomes a hindrance to the realization of a prototype

Additive manufacturing can provide considerably shorter lead times than associated traditional engineering methods such as casting or machining.

Misprogrammed robots produced SUVs without spot welds—a mistake that could lead to injuries in a crash

Several public radio stations that have broadcast the time of day continuously for nearly 100 years are on the chopping block

Semiconductor nanoparticles under the influence of an electric field are directed by the intensity of light

This method of flying drones is one of the easiest we've ever pointed our eyeballs at

A new tactile sensor could enable people with prostheses to feel subtle touch

Removing inefficiencies on the factory floor and in the supply chain can cut costs

At the Puerto Rico Photonics Institute, a student overcomes incredible hardship to complete his studies on time

Q&A: Kai-Fu Lee talks about AI, jobs, and the human heart

Toshiba reports the first quantum key distribution scheme to achieve speeds exceeding 10 Mbps over standard fiber-optic lines

Marking the anniversary of the first technical meeting of electronics engineers, and the origins of IEEE

2 October marks the anniversary of the first technical meeting of electronics engineers

Radio astronomers are increasingly using convolutional neural networks to sift through massive amounts of data

San Diego is rolling out synchrophasor tech for real‑time grid control

A photoelectrode made from a combination of gold nanoparticles and a gold nanofilm offers efficient way to split water

Triton’s deep-diving submersibles already play a crucial role in marine research

Diligent Robotics demos the latest version of their healthcare support robot

Mounting anecdotal evidence that IBM may have committed age discrimination boils over into suit

The AVATAR X program will send telepresence robots to the ISS and beyond

Moore’s Law is over, ushering in a golden age for computer architecture, says RISC pioneer

Learn how Nikola Motor Company partnered with TE Connectivity to enable fully electric hydrogen powered long-haul trucks

Learn how TE Connectivity is transforming technology to enable the connected car

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Two people whose email addresses are off by only one letter develop a digital kinship

Demo video: How to consolidate robot and CNC controllers into a single real-time Windows IPC

A small group of doctors moderated by AI algorithms made a more accurate diagnosis than individual physicians or AI alone

TSMC is the big winner, having made them both

Grab the Apple Watch’s stem and record an ECG in 30 seconds

These robotic fingers can turn friction on and off to make it easier to manipulate objects with one hand

IEEE Spectrum is building the world’s largest, coolest robotics catalog

Maryland vertical take-off and landing designs receive top honors in the Vertical Flight Society’s annual student design competition

Intel’s VP of AI Architecture and head of AI talent acquisition discuss getting, retaining, and training engineers in an era of high and growing demand

Drones that mimic insect behavior negotiate gaps with just a monocular camera

The Wi-Fi Alliance's new certifications emphasize security, but outside researchers see missed opportunities

Things will never be the same for consumer devices