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BiomedicalMagazineThe Big PictureMay 2023

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Homebrew biomedical machinery in this month’s Big Picture

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EnergyMagazineApril 2023Climate TechThe Big PictureClimate Change

We’re the New Renewables

Harnessing wind on rooftops, converting body heat to electricity, and 3D-printed wireless amps in this month’s Big Picture

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Consumer ElectronicsMagazineThe Big PictureMarch 2023

Lassoing Lightning With Lasers

A virtual lightning rod, a color-changing car, and a 3D-printed spacecraft in this month's Big Picture

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Artificial IntelligenceMagazineFebruary 2023The Big Picture

Curing the AI Way

Ancient sausage-making techniques make room for neural net-derived optimizations

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TransportationMagazineJanuary 2023The Big Picture

Amazon Shows Off Lofty Plans for Delivery by Drone

Delivering the Future event showcases e-commerce giant's same-day-delivery efforts.

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EnergyDecember 2022MagazineThe Big Picture

Delving for Joules in the Fusion Mines

The Joint European Torus, a precursor to ITER, Blasts Toward a Fusion Future

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giant evaporation pools in the Atacama Desert yield lithium and salt
EnergyMagazineThe Big PictureNovember 2022

A Rich Harvest in the Desert

Mining lithium, James Webb images, and manmade photosynthesis in this month’s Big Picture

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Modeling Cable Design & Power Electronics

Applications that will help ensure a consistent and long-term electricity supply

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RoboticsMagazineThe Big PictureOctober 2022

Circle of Circuits

Robot conclave, space-based cell tower, and more in this month’s Big Picture

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EnergyMagazineThe Big PictureSeptember 2022

Revamping an Art Deco Masterpiece

A beautifully rehabbed power station, a cochlear implant that uses light, and more in this month’s Big Picture

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