Computer America

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  • Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.
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  • Regrowing Cartilage Research, Hydrogen Fuels, Bio-Integrated Buildings w/ Ralph Bond

    Regrowing Cartilage Research, Hydrogen Fuels, Bio-Integrated Buildings w/ Ralph Bond
    Aug 30 2024
    Show Notes 30 August 2024



    Story 1: A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeine


    Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu


    Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/recipe-for-zero-emissions-fuel-with-cans-seawater-caffeine-0725#:~:text=MIT%20engineers%20have%20found%20that%20when%20the%20aluminum,engine%20or%20fuel%20cell%20without%20generating%20carbon%20emissions


    See also: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(24)00399-0


    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIowXoHPeFk&t=2s



    Story 2: City unveils world's first 'hydrogen apartment' block — here's how this technology could revolutionize the future of housing


    Source: The Cool Down Story by Kristen Lawrence


    Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/city-unveils-world-s-first-hydrogen-apartment-block-here-s-how-this-technology-could-revolutionize-future-of-housing/ar-AA1oCdcr


    See also: https://fuelcellsworks.com/news/korea-ulsan-unveils-worlds-first-hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-apartment-complex/


    See also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-apartment-korea


    Story 3: New living building material draws carbon out of the atmosphere


    Source: TechXplore.com Story by University College London


    Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-08-material-carbon-atmosphere.html#google_vignette


    Story 4: New Biomaterial Regrows Damaged Cartilage in Joints


    Source: Northwestern University Engineering News Story by Amanda Morris


    Link: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2024/08/new-biomaterial-regrows-damaged-cartilage-in-joints/


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    36 mins
  • Robot Pants, Retinal Scans Detect Heart Disease, Band-Aid For Your Heart w/ Ralph Bond

    Robot Pants, Retinal Scans Detect Heart Disease, Band-Aid For Your Heart w/ Ralph Bond
    Aug 23 2024
    Show Notes 23 August 2024




    Story 1: These New Powered Pants by Google’s X Labs Will Allow You to Skip Up Mountains


    Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Taimur


    Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/these-new-powered-pants-by-googles-x-labs-will-allow-you-to-skip-up-mountains/


    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKdbyWbbxkc


    See also video loop on the company’s website - https://www.skipwithjoy.com/




    Story 2: Retinal images could predict future risk of heart or lung disease


    Source: NewScientist.com Story by Timmy Broderick


    Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2414090-retinal-images-could-predict-future-risk-of-heart-or-lung-disease/


    See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adg4517



    Story 3: MIT spinout Arnasi begins applying LiquiGlide no-stick technology to help patients - The company that brought you no-stick toothpaste is moving into the medical space, with a lubricant for ostomy pouches and other products that could improve millions of lives.


    Source: MIT News Story by Zach Winn


    Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/mit-spinout-arnasi-begins-applying-liquiglide-to-help-patients-0730




    Story 4: A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible


    Source: University of Colorado, Boulder Story by Lisa Marshall and Nicholas Goda


    Link: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2024/08/01/band-aid-heart-new-3d-printing-method-makes-and-much-more-possible


    See also https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adn6925



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    36 mins
  • Dune Inspired Space Suits, Stretchy Batteries, 3D Printed Blood Vessels w/ Ralph Bond

    Dune Inspired Space Suits, Stretchy Batteries, 3D Printed Blood Vessels w/ Ralph Bond
    Aug 16 2024
    Show Notes 16 August 2024



    Story 1: Dune-inspired spacesuit recycles astronauts’ urine into drinkable water


    Source: Engadget.com Story by Mat Smith


    Link: https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-dune-inspired-spacesuit-recycles-astronauts-urine-into-drinkable-water-111540921.html


    See also: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/space-technologies/articles/10.3389/frspt.2024.1391200/full


    See also: https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2024/07/12/real-life-stillsuit-dune-inspired-upgrade-for-spacesuits-allow-astronauts-to


    See video here explaining “stillsuits” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvcihrciJes




    Story 2: A scientific leap towards smart, self-watering, self-fertilizing soils


    Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Emma Bryce


    Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/07/a-scientific-leap-towards-smart-self-watering-self-fertilizing-soils/



    Story 3: Soft, stretchy 'jelly batteries' inspired by electric eels


    Source: TechXplore.com Story from University of Cambridge


    Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-soft-stretchy-jelly-batteries-electric.html


    See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adn5142



    Story 4: 3D-Printed Blood Vessels: A Game-Changer for Heart Bypass Surgery


    Source: ScienceBlog.com


    Link: 3D-Printed Blood Vessels: A Game-Changer for Heart Bypass Surgery - ScienceBlog.com




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