Featured Editorial
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11 Things You May Not Know About EM Simulation Software
11/2/2023
Electromagnetic simulation is an advanced method to assess and analyze the performance of electromechanical devices and systems. Electromagnetic simulation software plays a key role in the process by modeling and analyzing the behavior of electromagnetic fields and wave propagation in various physical structures and devices.
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CubeSats: Sending Paperweight-Sized Satellites To Space
11/1/2023
CubeSats – small, low-cost satellites – can be used for many purposes, from monitoring environmental changes to detecting and assessing disasters and more. For around $7,500 you can own one of these picosatellites and, for another $40,000 or so, hitch a ride on a rocket and conduct experiments in space!
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Are We Ever Going To Have Commercially Available Self-Driving Cars
10/25/2023
Ask 100 people when self-driving cars are going to be commercially available and you’ll most likely get 100 different answers. Here, we throw our hat into the ring and I all but guarantee you the answer will be less than satisfying.
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I’m Going As A Nobel Prize Winner For Halloween
10/20/2023
This year’s batch of Nobel Laureates all seem to be fine scientists, researchers, authors, and leaders who don’t seem to have anything to do with Halloween. But don’t worry, we found some past award winners who do!
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Semiconductors At A Crossroads: Silicon, GaN, Or Something Else?
10/18/2023
GaN is a semiconductor material with several advantages, including energy efficiency, smaller system sizes, and high-temperature operation. However, GaN faces challenges like manufacturing complexity and material defects. Will it replace silicon? Or is there a dark horse out there, waiting to knock them both off?
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The Dieppe Raid And What It Taught Us About Jamming
10/16/2023
A disastrous amphibious raid at Dieppe on the northeastern coast of Normandy in August 1942 taught Allied leaders what not to do on D-Day. Lessons learned from the failed raid are still shaping military decisions today.
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What The U.S. Military Is Learning About Jamming From The War In Ukraine
10/10/2023
The War in Ukraine is reshaping military strategy in real-time, from portable missile launchers to drones. It is also providing the U.S. military an opportunity to observe and evaluate the tools of war, including electronic warfare and all that encompasses.
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Smartphone Security In The Crosshairs: The Increasing Attractiveness Of Mobile Devices As Targets For Cyberattacks
10/10/2023
According to the Group Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA), nine in ten consumers are concerned over smartphone data security and privacy. But how to ensure security in smartphones if they are such an attractive target? The answer is security can never be ensured, but we can make life much harder for hackers by following best practices when it comes to securing smartphones.
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How Old Is The Universe? No, Really?
10/4/2023
The age of the universe was once thought to be eternal and today, around 13.8 billion years old is the common consensus. A new theory suggests that the universe's age might be closer to 30 billion years old.
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Submarine Cables, The Black Sea, And The War In Ukraine
10/4/2023
Russia has been making the argument that it’s their right to destroy “the ocean-floor cable communications of our enemies.” So, how safe are the nearly one million miles worth of submarine cables, particularly those in the Black Sea keeping Ukraine up and running?