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March 3—Hi, everyone. In the wake of the U.S. and Israel’s war of choice with Iran, one of the biggest unknowns is the fate of the country’s uranium stockpile—and what the world can actually verify in these early, chaotic days. We also look at how AI is reshaping software work—often not for the better—as well as a new sodium-ion battery that could help winterproof EVs even on the coldest days. That and more below, from humanoid-robot tests to smart goggles in the lab. Please enjoy.

And please reach out to me with all your technology questions and comments at eric.sullivan@sciam.com.

—Eric Sullivan, Senior Desk Editor, Technology & Engineering
 
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