Episodios

  • Hair Loss Breakthrough: Light Therapy Suppresses Key Markers by 92%

    Hair Loss Breakthrough: Light Therapy Suppresses Key Markers by 92%
    Mar 13 2026
    Show Notes 13 March 2026


    Story 1: 3D Printing Soft Robots - Rotational multi-material printing offers intricate, programmable shapesSource: Harvard School of Engineering Story by Anne J. Manning
    Link: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/3d-printing-soft-robots
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9K_mJjlxE



    Story 2: AI robot vehicles learn to team up and extinguish fires in early trial
    Source: TechXplore.com Story by Andrew Zinin
    Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-ai-robot-vehicles-team-extinguish.html
    See research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0952197626000618?via%3Dihub



    Story 3: New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Carly CassellaLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-light-therapy-can-suppress-a-key-marker-of-hair-loss-by-92

    Story 4: Mapping Protein Production in Brain Cells Yields New Insights for Brain Disease - UC San Diego and Scripps Research scientists used a novel method to show that some memory neurons produce proteins at higher rates than others.
    Source: UC San Diego Today Story by Susanne Clara Bard
    Link: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/mapping-protein-production-in-brain-cells-yields-new-insights-for-brain-disease
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    35 m
  • Lidar Revolution: Affordable Solid-State Sensors Aim for Sub-$200 Price Point

    Lidar Revolution: Affordable Solid-State Sensors Aim for Sub-$200 Price Point
    Mar 6 2026
    Show Notes 6 March 2026

    Story 1: Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering Problem
    Source: ScienceAlert.com
    Link:
    https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-grew-mini-brains-then-trained-them-to-solve-an-engineering-problem


    200,000 living human brain cells just learned to play Doom and this is just the start of it
    Source: ZME Science
    Link:https://www.zmescience.com/science/wetware-brain-doom-play/


    Story 2: Sub-$200 Lidar Could Reshuffle Auto[mobile] Sensor Economics
    Source: IEEE Spectrum Link:
    https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-lidar-microvision-adas
    Additional Info:
    https://microvision.com/


    Story 3: Magical Marvel: Tiny Fairy-Like Robot Flies by the Power of Wind and Light
    Source: SciTechDaily.com
    Link:
    https://scitechdaily.com/magical-marvel-tiny-fairy-like-robot-flies-by-the-power-of-wind-and-light/


    Story 4: Scientists uncover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer’s disease
    Source: UCLA Newsroom Link:
    https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/scientists-uncover-why-some-brain-cells-resist-alzheimers-disease

    Research Paper:
    https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)01487-4


    Honorable Mentions

    New plastic material could solve energy storage challenge, researchers report
    Source: PennState News
    Link:
    https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/new-plastic-material-could-solve-energy-storage-challenge-researchers-report

    Research Paper:
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10195-2

    Why Perovskite LEDs Might Soon Replace Every Light in Your Home
    Source: ZME Science
    Link:
    https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/why-perovskite-could-replace-normal-leds/
    Neither classical nor quantum: This computer lets light solve complex calculations Source: Interesting Engineering
    Link:
    https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/computer-uses-light-to-solve-calculations
    A new flexible AI chip for smart wearables is thinner than a human hair
    Source: TechXplore.com
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    44 m
  • Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond

    Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond
    Feb 27 2026
    Show Notes 27 February 2026

    Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon
    Source: ExtremeTech.com
    Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moon

    Story 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawater
    Source: Interesting Engineering
    Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawater
    See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00341-2

    Story 3: Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids
    Source: Northwestern University
    Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/02/paralysis-treatment-heals-lab-grown-human-spinal-cord-organoids
    See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01606-2

    Story 4: Toward regenerative bioprinting: Magnetic mixer enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissues
    Source: TechXplore.com
    Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-regenerative-bioprinting-magnetic-mixer-enables.html
    See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00357-6


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    Story: How to Compute with Electron Waves
    Source: NewsBreak.com
    Link: https://www.newsbreak.com/ieee-spectrum-319637150/4454843506865-how-to-compute-with-electron-waves

    Story: This Silent Wind Turbine Solves Sailing’s Power Problem
    Source: Yanko Design
    Link: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/01/18/this-silent-wind-turbine-solves-sailings-power-problem/

    Story: Army establishes new AI, machine learning career path for officers
    Source: US Army Website
    Link: https://www.army.mil/article/289843/army_establishes_new_ai_machine_learning_career_path_for_officers

    Story: Smart chip could slash computing energy use by up to 5,000×
    Source: Interesting Engineering via MSN
    Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/hardware-and-devices/smart-chip-could-slash-computing-energy-use-by-up-to-5-000/ar-AA1UFiIN
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    27 m
  • Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond

    Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond
    Feb 20 2026
    Show Notes 20 February 2026

    Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a garden
    Source: ArsTechnica.com
    Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/watch-a-robot-swarm-bloom-like-a-garden/
    See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ady7233
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2s

    Story 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes
    Source: Interesting Engineering
    Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/belgian-startup-data-centers-electric-semi-trucks
    See also: https://windrose.tech/

    Story 3: World-first - supercomputer discovered this invisible flaw in all jet engines
    Source: Slashgear.com
    Link: https://www.slashgear.com/2093053/frontier-supercomputer-jet-engine-blade-simulation/

    Story 4: Bubble Bots: Simple biocompatible microrobots autonomously target tumors Source: Caltech
    Link: https://researchimpact.caltech.edu/research-news/bubble-bots-simple-biocompatible-microrobots-autonomously-target-tumors
    See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-025-02109-6


    Honorable Mentions Story: Microbes in Space Mutated and Developed a Remarkable Ability Source: ScienceAlert.com
    Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/microbes-in-space-mutated-and-developed-a-remarkable-ability

    Story: Scientists watch microscopic plant 'mouths' breathing in real time with palm-sized tool Source: Live Science
    Link: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/scientists-watch-microscopic-plant-mouths-breathing-in-real-time-with-palm-sized-tool

    Story: This Startup’s Air‑Powered Fuel Could Rewrite the Future of Energy
    Source: Inc. Magazine
    Link: https://www.inc.com/maria-jose-gutierrez-chavez/this-startups-air-powered-fuel-could-rewrite-the-future-of-energy/91296983

    Story: Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.
    Source: LiveScience.com
    Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/psychedelics-may-rewire-the-brain-to-treat-ptsd-scientists-are-finally-beginning-to-understand-how
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    36 m
  • DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond

    DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond
    Feb 13 2026
    Show Notes 2/13/2026

    AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
    Source: BBC
    Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yo



    Carbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant Model
    Source: BusinessWire.com
    Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-Model



    Your future home might be framed with printed plastic
    Source: MIT News
    Link: https://news.mit.edu/2026/your-future-home-might-be-framed-with-printed-plastic-0203



    A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color Source: ScienceDaily.com
    Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121550.htm



    3D-printed passive cooling system cools data centers without fans or pumps Source: Interesting Engineering
    Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/3d-printed-passive-cooling-data-centers




    How we’re helping preserve the genetic information of endangered species with AI Source: Google's The Keyword Blog
    Link: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-to-preserve-endangered-species/



    The Navy’s Batwing Fighter Jet Promises Mach 4 Speed… But It’s Still Just a Concept
    Source: YD Design
    Link: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/02/06/the-navys-batwing-fighter-jet-promises-mach-4-speed-but-its-still-just-a-concept/



    New study of chemical reactions in space 'could impact the [theories of the] origin of life in ways we hadn't thought of'
    Source: LiveScience.com
    Link: https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/complex-building-blocks-of-life-can-form-on-space-dust-offering-new-clues-to-the-origins-of-life
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    40 m
  • Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond

    Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond
    Feb 6 2026
    Tiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link:
    https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-tiny-silicon-accurate-matrix-multiplication.html#google_vignette
    Research Paper:
    https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1
    Scientists Found an Untapped Energy Source Running Through Our Cells Source: Popular Mechanics Link:
    https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a69927474/flexoelectricity-cells/
    World’s first neuromorphic supercomputer nears reality with brain-inspired math Source: Interesting Engineering Link:
    https://interestingengineering.com/science/world-first-neuromorphic-supercomputer-us
    Wireless device ‘speaks’ to the brain with light Source: Northwestern University Link:
    https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/12/wireless-device-speaks-to-the-brain-with-light
    Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVIKYOKcKoo
    Teen inventor solves car blind spots with brilliant new tech! Source: Inside Edition Link:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHJnUHJIcgQ
    Ingestible Bioprinter Treats GI Tract Injuries from Inside the Body Source: Inside Precision Medicine Link:
    https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/patient-care/ingestible-bioprinter-treats-gi-tract-injuries-from-inside-the-body/
    World’s first cryogen-free superconducting motor promises 99.5% efficiency for aviation Source: Interesting Engineering Link:
    https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/world-first-cryogen-free-superconducting-motor
    New breakthrough to restore aging joints could help treat osteoarthritis Source: ScienceAlert.com Link:
    https://www.sciencealert.com/new-breakthrough-to-restore-aging-joints-could-help-treat-osteoarthritis
    Quantum tools set to transform life science, researchers say Source: Phys.org Link:
    https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/quantum-tools-set-to-transform-life-science-researchers-say/ar-AA1Uj3Hc
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    37 m
  • 3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond

    3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 23 2026
    Show Notes 23 January 2026

    Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flight

    Source: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcement

    Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htm

    See also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007

    Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AI

    Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes

    Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/new-physics-shortcut-lets-laptops-tackle-quantum-problems-once-reserved-for-supercomputers-and-ai

    Story 3: Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record

    Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita Sinha

    Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-maglev-hits-435-mph-in-2-seconds

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    Story: This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones

    Source: CNN Story by Rebecca Calms

    Link: https://www.cnn.com/science/diamanti-3d-printed-concrete-sustainable-bridge-hnk-spc-intl

    Story: New drug stalls Alzheimer's development in breakthrough trial

    Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield

    Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-drug-stalls-alzheimers-development-in-breakthrough-trial

    Story: Scientists build a quantum computer that can repair itself using recycled atoms

    Source: Phys.org Story by Robert Egan

    Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-scientists-quantum-recycled-atoms.html

    Story: New Image Sensor Breaks Optical Limits – My subhead: a lens‑free system that achieves sub‑micron, 3D resolution across a wide field of view, something previously considered impossible with optical wavelengths

    Source: University of Connecticut Story by Sarah Redmond

    Link: https://today.uconn.edu/2025/12/new-image-sensor-breaks-optical-limits/
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    31 m
  • Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond

    Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 16 2026
    Show Notes 16 January 2026
    Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology
    Source: ExtremeTech.com
    Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satellite
    NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings
    Source: NASA
    Link: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
    These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air
    Source: Gizmodo.com
    Link: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
    Robots Smaller Than Salt Grains Can Now Think for Themselves
    Source: ScienceBlog.com
    Link: https://scienceblog.com/robots-smaller-than-salt-grains-can-now-think-for-themselves/
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    New 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficient
    Source: MIT News
    Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-3d-chips-could-make-electronics-faster-and-more-energy-efficient-0618
    Robot achieves 0.053 mm micro-precision in the world’s first robotic cataract surgery
    Source: Interesting Engineering
    Link: https://interestingengineering.com/health/ucla-robotic-cataract-surgery-breakthrough
    This Soft Robot Is 100% Edible, Including the Battery - It’s designed to feed medication to wild boars, but you can eat it too
    Source: IEEE Spectrum
    Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/soft-edible-robot
    Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water
    Source: TechXplore.com
    Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-12-coffee-contaminated.html
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    37 m