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The increasing connections between bodies and machines raise questions about what it means to be human.
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The EV Transition Explained
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Help IEEE SA address issues surrounding autonomous weapons
Past Forward
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IEEE Spectrum explores the Webb Telescope’s groundbreaking engineering
Journal Watch
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DARPA Subterranean Challenge
Our coverage of DARPA's latest robotics and AI competition
Hands On Volume 1
Experimenting and exploring with small DIY projects
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Dream Jobs
There are many paths to an exciting job as an engineer
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Self-driving and electric technologies are slowly infiltrating everyday cars
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The IEEE Spectrum team on the hottest gadgets and technology trends
Telepresence
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Climate Change
IEEE Spectrum's climate change coverage
