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  • Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond

    Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 9 2026
    Main StoriesStory 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplasticsSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.htmlStory 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while drivingSource: Purdue UniversityLink: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/Story 3: An iron-on electronic circuit to create wearable techSource: American Chemical Society press releaseLink: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.htmlStory 4: CES News: Headset for the blind uses AI and haptics to guide the user.Source: A company called .lumenLinks: https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H6D01duRcHonorable MentionsStory: New Algorithm Dramatically Speeds Up Stroke Detection ScansSource: NYU Tandon School of EngineeringLink: https://engineering.nyu.edu/news/new-algorithm-dramatically-speeds-stroke-detection-scansStory: New materials yank ‘forever chemicals’ from waterSource: ScienceNewsExplores.orgLink: https://www.snexplores.org/article/mof-filter-pfas-forever-chemicals-waterStory: World’s smallest AI supercomputer can fit in your pocket, run without server or GPUsSource: Interesting EngineeringLinks: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-world-smallest-ai-supercomputer, https://tiiny.ai/, https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2025/12/worlds-smallest-mini-pc-thats-about-the-size-of-a-smartphone-unveiledStory: Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient: AlgaeSource: EurekAlert!.orgLinks: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109918, https://hexaconstruction.media/article/34059-algae-based-asphalt-shrugs-off-freezing-temperatures-and-reduces-carbon-outputStory: Scientists discover 'magical' material that's stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzyingSource: The Cool Down on MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-discover-magical-material-that-s-stronger-than-steel-and-lighter-than-aluminum-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1RyiNJ
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    39 m
  • 00 - Video of Shows - 2026-01-02 09-22-15

    00 - Video of Shows - 2026-01-02 09-22-15
    Jan 4 2026
    Show Notes for Computer AmericaStory 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI trainingSource: TechXplore.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-real-world-helper-exoskeletons-closer.htmlResearch Paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ads8652Story 2: New Augmented Reality Tech Can Turn Any Surface into KeyboardSource: University of Texas at DallasLink: https://news.utdallas.edu/science-technology/augmented-reality-tech-keyboard-2025/Story 3: Supercomputer Creates One of the Most Realistic Virtual Brains Ever SeenSource: ScienceAlert.comLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/supercomputer-creates-one-of-the-most-realistic-virtual-brains-ever-seenVideo 1: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1531823138015033Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Xcx0dDwGQStory 4: Scientists Discover a Way to 'Recharge' Aging Human CellsSource: ScienceAlert.comLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-a-way-to-recharge-aging-human-cellsResearch Paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2505237122Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHbSqcemBW8Honorable MentionsStory: CES product announcement: world’s first sonic toothbrush equipped with SmartNose, an integrated connected sensor designed to analyze breath biomarkers in real timeSource: US-based company Autobrush CES announcement todayLink: https://tryautobrush.com/Story: AI trained on bacterial genomes produces never-before-seen proteinsSource: ArsTechnica.comLink: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/generative-ai-meets-the-genome/Research Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09749-7Story: Department of Energy, PNNL Partner to Power the Nation’s BioeconomySource: Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/department-energy-pnnl-partner-power-nations-bioeconomyStory: Astro Mechanica teams with UK SME Helix to build hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of supersonic aircraftSource: Aerospace Global NewsLink: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/astro-mechanica-helix-supersonic-engines-electric-motors/
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    37 m
  • Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/ Ralph Bond

    Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/ Ralph Bond
    Dec 22 2025
    Calcopia.

    Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.

    Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will.

    Topics:

    https://www.engadget.com/transportation/waymo-vehicles-are-operating-again-in-san-francisco-following-a-power-outage-112924838.html

    https://mashable.com/article/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-revoked-ai

    https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/larry-ellison-gives-404-billion-guarantee-paramount-bid-warner-bros-2025-12-22

    https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-annas-archive-3627023
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  • Haptic Tech for Blind Users, Bio-Lasers, and Amazon's Internet Race w/ Ralph Bond

    Haptic Tech for Blind Users, Bio-Lasers, and Amazon's Internet Race w/ Ralph Bond
    Dec 19 2025
    Show Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites.Source: Popular SciencePopular Science ArticleResearch Paper2. Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge Laser TechnologySource: Bioengineer.orgBioengineer.org ArticleOptics.org ArticleResearch Paper3. What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rivalSource: Independent.co.ukIndependent.co.uk ArticleAbout Amazon AnnouncementAmazon Leo Website4. MIT's injectable brain chips could treat disease without surgerySource: NewAtlas.comNewAtlas.com ArticleSpin-off Company WebsiteVideoHonorable MentionsNew semiconductors could allow classical and quantum computing on the same chip, thanks to superconductivity breakthroughSource: LiveScience.comLiveScience.com ArticleWe took a test-drive of NASA's new moon rover candidatesSource: National GeographicNational Geographic Article3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substituteSource: Oregon State UniversityOregon State University ArticleResearchers test soft robotics exosuit in Adelaide to reduce astronaut muscular fatigueSource: SpaceConnect.com.auSpaceConnect.com.au Article
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    40 m
  • 3-Minute EV Charging, Quantum Battery Breakthrough, and AI-Guided Smart Bandages w/ Ralph Bond

    3-Minute EV Charging, Quantum Battery Breakthrough, and AI-Guided Smart Bandages w/ Ralph Bond
    Dec 12 2025
    Show NotesFeatured StoriesHyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas carSource: Electrek.comLink: https://electrek.co/2025/11/20/hyundai-cut-ev-charging-time-3-minutes/Japanese scientists unveil a quantum battery that defies energy lossSource: ScienceDaily.comLinks: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031612.htm, https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.180401Smart Bandage Uses Electricity and Drugs to Heal WoundsSource: IEEE SpectrumLink: https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-bandage-ai-electrical-stimulationHonorable MentionsFocused Ultrasound Passes First Test in Treatment of Brain Cancer in ChildrenSource: Columbia University Irving Medical CenterLinks: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/focused-ultrasound-passes-first-test-treatment-brain-cancer-children, https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adq6645Research team develops game-changing material that could transform future buildings: 'Challenges the idea'Source: The Cool Down via MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/research-team-develops-game-changing-material-that-could-transform-future-buildings-challenges-the-idea/ar-AA1QXvLgScience history: Experiment shows mutations arise spontaneously, supporting pillar of Darwinian evolutionSource: LiveScience.comLink: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/evolution/science-history-experiment-shows-mutations-arise-spontaneously-supporting-pillar-of-darwinian-evolution-nov-20-194Breakthrough Helps Scientists Grow More Realistic Human Brain ModelsSource: ScienceAlert.comLinks: https://www.sciencealert.com/breakthrough-helps-scientists-grow-more-realistic-human-brain-models, https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202509452MIT Is One Step Closer to Having Building-Sized Batteries With This Innovative TechSource: SlashgearLinks: https://www.slashgear.com/2009844/mit-one-step-closer-building-sized-concrete-batteries/, https://news.mit.edu/2025/concrete-battery-now-packs-ten-times-power-1001
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    33 m
  • Space Solar Power, Power Saving Chiplets, Water Harvesting from Tomatoes w/ Ralph Bond

    Space Solar Power, Power Saving Chiplets, Water Harvesting from Tomatoes w/ Ralph Bond
    Dec 6 2025
    Show Notes: 5 December 2025Story 1: Startup develops incredible tech to pull water from unexpected source: 'This is just the beginning of what's possible'Source: The Cool Down on MSN, Story by Elija McKeeLinkSee alsoSee alsoVideo hereStory 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power-saving chipletSource: TechCrunch.com, Story by Marina TemkinLinkSee alsoStory 3: Space-based US solar firm breaks world record for beaming wireless electricitySource: Interesting Engineering, Story by Chris YoungLinkSee alsoStory 4: Artificial cartilage mimics natural flexibility with adjustable structureSource: Phys.org, Story by Robert EganLinkSee research paper hereHonorable MentionsStory: Russian airline introduces a humanoid robot cabin crew on flightsSource: Aerospace Global News, Story by Marisa GarciaLinkSee video hereStory: A New Generation? Could Rolls-Royce’s Hydrogen Engine Concept Redefine Jet Power?Source: Simple Flying, Story by Paul HartleyLinkStory: Scientists Just Unveiled a Lunar Robot So Smart It Might Replace AstronautsSource: Dailygalaxy.com, Story by Lydia AmazouzLinkStory: The 19 best Christmas gifts for science lovers (and nerds)Source: NewScientist.comLink
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    37 m
  • Vertical Solar Towers, Space Grown Protein, Sunflower Power w/ Ralph Bond

    Vertical Solar Towers, Space Grown Protein, Sunflower Power w/ Ralph Bond
    Nov 28 2025
    Story 1

    Title: 3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50%

    Source: New Atlas

    Links:
    • Solar Towers Electricity
    • Janta Power Closes $5.5 Million Seed Round to Power the Future of Clean Energy
    Story 2

    Title: European Space Agency to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut Urine

    Source: ExtremeTech.com

    Links:
    • ESA to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut Urine
    • Europe wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut pee
    Story 3

    Title: This Sunflower-Based Protein Could Be the Future of Vegan Meat Alternatives

    Source: SciTechDaily.com

    Link: Sunflower-Based Protein for Vegan Meat AlternativesStory 4

    Title: Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbs

    Source: MedicalXpress.com

    Link: Joint Regeneration Key DiscoveryHonorable Mentions

    Story: US scientists make alloys tough enough to withstand nuclear fusion’s Sun-like heat

    Source: Interesting Engineering

    Link: New Alloys for Fusion Reactors

    Story: Scientists Are Literally Growing Metal

    Source: Popular Mechanics via MSN

    Links:
    • Scientists Are Literally Growing Metal
    • Research Paper
    Story: Floating device turns raindrops into electricity

    Source: ScienceDaily.com

    Link: Floating Device Turns Raindrops into Electricity

    Story: 12 Times the Speed of Sound? A Look at The World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Powered By Hydrogen Fuel

    Source: SimplyFlying.com

    Links:
    • World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Hydrogen Fuel
    • Hypersonix Company Website
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    36 m
  • Microwave CPU, Green Displays, New Kevlar w/ Ralph Bond

    Microwave CPU, Green Displays, New Kevlar w/ Ralph Bond
    Nov 21 2025
    Show NotesStory 1: Computing and AITitle: Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUsSource: LiveScience.comLinks:LiveScience ArticleResearch PaperCornell Chronicle PostingStory 2: Sustainable MaterialsTitle: Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acidsSource: TechXplore.comLinks:TechXplore ArticleResearch PaperStory 3: Next-Gen ArmorTitle: Scientists Created a Bulletproof Material 3 Times Stronger Than Kevlar—It’s Already Breaking RecordsSource: Popular MechanicsLinks:Popular Mechanics ArticleResearch PaperNew Scientist ArticleStory 4: Medical TechTitle: Injectable antenna could safely power deep-tissue medical implantsSource: MIT Media LabLink: MIT News ArticleHonorable MentionsTitle: Tabletop particle accelerator could transform medicine and materials scienceSource: Phys.orgLink: Phys.org ArticleTitle: Need a New 3D Material? Build It With DNASource: Columbia University EngineeringLink: Columbia Engineering ArticleTitle: Spider-Like Robot Combines 3D Printing and Construction for Earth and Lunar ApplicationsSource: 3Dprinting.comLink: 3Dprinting.com ArticleTitle: Robots you can wear like clothes: Automatic weaving of 'fabric muscle' brings commercialization closerSource: TechXplore.comLink: TechXplore Article
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    34 m
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