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    How Edward Johnson Ushered in the Era of Christmas Tree Lights

    Dec. 23, 2024
    The novel Christmas tree lights were seen as a marvel in a time when most people still feared electricity.
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    So…Use of Analog Computers is “A Question of Time” (Part 1)

    May 6, 2024
    Our new tech editor for Analog looks at the evolution of “analog” and how it inadvertently spun off a pop music genre.
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    The Origins of Electrical Engineering Education

    March 6, 2024
    Discover the evolution of electrical engineering education, tracing its development from the late 19th century to its specialization in modern technologies.
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    History of the Transistor: How “Can You Hear Me Now” Led to Today’s Tech

    Feb. 22, 2024
    The transistor was born out of necessity, forged in experimentation and anger, and will go on to drive next-gen technology for the foreseeable future.
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    Key Moments in Engineering History

    Feb. 22, 2024
    The new series will bring insight into the breakthroughs that helped usher in the digital revolution.

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    The Internet Formed in the 1960s—How Did It Start?

    Feb. 21, 2024
    Initially imagined by Nikola Tesla in the early 1900s, the concept of a world wide web didn’t see creation until 60 years later. Take a trip alongside the history of the internet...
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    How a Dumb Move Spawned the x86 and Kickstarted the PC Revolution

    Feb. 20, 2024
    What was once considered a bad business venture, the 8008’s lasting legacy went on to drive the technological world we live in today.