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  • New Brain Research, Eye Implant Breakthrough, Medical News w/ Ralph Bond

    New Brain Research, Eye Implant Breakthrough, Medical News w/ Ralph Bond
    Jun 21 2024
    Show Notes 21 June 2024



    Story 1: The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms


    Source: LiveScience.com Story by Emily Cooke


    Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/the-brain-can-store-nearly-10-times-more-data-than-previously-thought-study-confirms


    See also: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38658027/




    Story 2: Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D camera


    Source: Phys.org Story by Science X Staff


    Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-leverage-inkjet-printing-to-make-a-portable-multispectral-3d-camera/ar-BB1o6VvQ


    To fully understand how ink jet printing mechanics were used to create this breakthrough camera see this research paper: https://opg.optica.org/oe/fulltext.cfm?uri=oe-32-13-23510&id=55164




    Story 3: Researchers report exceptionally small implant for future vision correction


    Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Emma Fry


    Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-exceptionally-small-implant-future-vision.html


    See also: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.202304169




    Story 4: Virginia Tech researcher creates new [medical] tool to move tiny bioparticles - "invisible tweezers" use robotics and acoustic energy to achieve what human hands cannot.


    Source: Virginia Tech Website Story by Alex Parrish


    Link: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/05/eng-me-tian-acoustic-tweezer-robotics-science-advances.html



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    37 mins
  • AlphaFold3, Mouth-Based Touchpad, Robotic Thumbs w/ Ralph Bond

    AlphaFold3, Mouth-Based Touchpad, Robotic Thumbs w/ Ralph Bond
    Jun 14 2024
    Show Notes 14 June 2024Story 1: DeepMind's AI program AlphaFold3 can predict the structure of every protein in the universe — and show how they functionSource: Live Science Story by Nicholas FearnLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/deepmind-s-ai-program-alphafold3-can-predict-the-structure-of-every-protein-in-the-universe-and-show-how-they-function/ar-BB1mZraASee also: https://alphafold.com/Story 2: A robotic third thumb controlled by your toe could just be what you needSource: Metro Story by Katherine FidlerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-robotic-third-thumb-controlled-by-your-toe-could-just-be-what-you-need/ar-BB1nkC7Z?ocid=BingNewsSerpSee also: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2024/06/05/robotic-third-thumb-set-to-supercharge-your-productivity/See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/robotic-third-thumb-helps-perform-challenging-tasks-single-handedly/vi-BB1nm9dl?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=24Another video here after commercial: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/this-robotic-thumb-is-designed-to-help-you-enhance-productivity-at-work/vi-BB1nosX4Story 3: Scientists develop ultra-thin battery for smart contact lenses that could be charged by tearsSource: CNBC Story by Nessa AnwarLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/scientists-develop-ultra-thin-battery-for-smart-contact-lenses-that-could-be-charged-by-tears/ar-BB1nHZftSee also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-made-batteries-powered-by-tears-for-smart-contact-lenses/ar-BB1nOPm7See the video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/the-super-thin-battery-that-could-power-smart-contact-lenses/vi-BB1nHZeh?t=62Story 4: Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computersSource: Medical Xpress Story by Zach WinnLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mouth-based-touchpad-enables-people-living-with-paralysis-to-interact-with-computers/ar-BB1nKDGsSee video here: https://augmental.notion.site/Augmental-Announces-Head-Tracking-Support-for-All-MouthPads-A-New-Level-of-Hands-Free-Computer-Cont-37357d3a25a2459fac8df4d8c548db3cFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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    43 mins
  • Best Shock Absorbers, Filtering Microplastics, Self Cleaning Paint w/ Ralph Bond

    Best Shock Absorbers, Filtering Microplastics, Self Cleaning Paint w/ Ralph Bond
    Jun 7 2024
    Show Notes 7 June 2024

    Story 1: This paint could clean both itself and the air.
    Source: Scientific American Story by Kate Graham-Shaw
    Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/self-cleaning-paint-could-break-down-pollutants-on-surfaces-and-from-the-air/
    See also: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acscatal.3c06203


    Story 2: Two teens won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water.
    Source: Business Insider Story by Ellyn Lapointe and Morgan McFall-Johnsen
    Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-win-fifty-thousand-for-ultrasound-microplastic-filtration-device-2024-5


    Story 3: This autonomous robot has invented the world’s best shock absorber.
    Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Shaheer Shahzad
    Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-autonomous-robot-has-invented-the-worlds-best-shock-absorber/
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSg8Fq0vws



    Story 4: Wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow.
    Source: ScienceDaily News from University of California, San Diego
    Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225226.htm
    See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/wearable-ultrasound-patch-enables-continuous-non-invasive-monitoring-of-cerebral-blood-flow/ar-BB1mS3ZI?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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    34 mins
  • Intel Aurora Supercomputer, Robotic Surgery, Hangover Cure w/ Ralph Bond

    Intel Aurora Supercomputer, Robotic Surgery, Hangover Cure w/ Ralph Bond
    Jun 1 2024
    Show Notes 31 May 2024

    Story 1: Edible gel promises hangover-free mornings.
    Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Ed Cara
    Link: https://gizmodo.com/edible-gel-hangover-cure-alcohol-toxins-drinking-1851478604
    See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-gel-breaks-down-alcohol-in-the-body/ar-BB1mjCGk
    See also: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2430828-edible-gel-prevents-and-treats-alcohol-intoxication-in-mice/

    Story 2: NASA is making a jet engine core for the 1st hybrid-electric airliner engine.
    Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Chris Young
    Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/jet-engine-cut-carbon-emissions
    See also: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/more-sustainable-jet-engine-prepared/


    Story 3: Intel’s Aurora achieves exascale to become the fastest AI system.
    Source: AI News Story by Ryan Daws
    Link: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2024/05/13/intel-aurora-exascale-to-become-fastest-ai-system/


    Story 4: Surgery robot conducts precise operation on corn kernel.
    Source: ScienceTimes.com Story by Conelisa N. Hubilla
    Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/50356/20240524/surgery-robot-corn-kernel-microsurgery.htm
    See also: https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202405/24-020E/
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgRAkBNFMHk

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    42 mins
  • Car Thing Bricks, ICQ Bricks, State of Gaming 2024 w/ Popzara.com

    Car Thing Bricks, ICQ Bricks, State of Gaming 2024 w/ Popzara.com
    Jun 1 2024
    Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.

    Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.

    Topics:

    Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund process

    https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/spotify-wont-open-source-car-thing-but-starts-refund-process

    ICQ will stop working June 26

    https://icq.com/desktop/en?

    Amazon Prime makes Grubhub permanent for Prime Members

    https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/amazon-prime-grubhub-subscription.html

    Google Refines AI Search Overviews After Odd Results

    https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-refines-ai-search-overviews-after-odd-results-38ad78e3

    Sony’s PS State of Play ShowMisc.Microsoft Arm Copilot+

    https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/05/20/introducing-copilot-pcs

    The State of Gaming May 2024: Ghost of Tsushima PC, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Paper Mario, Hades 2, V Rising, Homeworld 3, Duck Detective, Endless Ocean, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Furiosa

    https://www.popzara.com/podcast/the-state-of-gaming-may-2024-ghost-of-tsushima-pc-senuas-saga-hellblade-2-paper-mario-hades-2-v-rising-homeworld-3-duck-detective-endless-ocean-microsofts-copilot-and-furi

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Pulsed Plasma Rockets, Living Plastic, Robo Super Limbs w/ Ralph Bond

    Pulsed Plasma Rockets, Living Plastic, Robo Super Limbs w/ Ralph Bond
    May 24 2024
    Show 24 May 2024


    Story 1: NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months.


    Source: Space.com Story by Samantha Mathewson


    Link: https://www.space.com/nasa-pulsed-plasma-rocket-mars-2-months-howe-industries


    See video here: https://www.howeindustries.net/ppr


    Story 2: Robotic “SuperLimbs” could help moonwalkers recover from falls - A new MIT system could help astronauts conserve energy and extend missions on the lunar surface.


    Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu


    Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/robotic-superlimbs-could-help-moonwalkers-recover-from-falls-0515


    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wED3lBVopq4&t=1s




    Story 3: Scientists make ‘living plastic’ with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution - The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way rebar reinforces concrete.

    Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu


    Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-make-living-plastic/


    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfbwA7DKHQ&t=10s


    Story 4: Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients.


    Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Heriot-Watt University


    Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-swallowable-sensors-gut-movement-problems.html#google_vignette



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    38 mins
  • Nissan Solid State Batteries, Iron-Maglev Trains, Gene Therapy w/ Ralph Bond

    Nissan Solid State Batteries, Iron-Maglev Trains, Gene Therapy w/ Ralph Bond
    May 17 2024
    Show 17 May 2024




    Story 1: Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off.


    Source: Electrek Story by Peter Johnson


    Link: https://electrek.co/2024/04/16/nissan-steps-up-all-solid-state-ev-battery-plans/



    Story 2: Groundbreaking microcapacitors could power chips of the future - Scientists developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices.


    Source: CleanTechnica.com Story from US Department of Energy


    Link: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/07/groundbreaking-microcapacitors-could-power-chips-of-the-future/


    See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07365-5



    Story 3: Company develops innovative magnetic train that can operate with existing infrastructure.


    Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer


    Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/company-develops-innovative-magnetic-train-that-can-operate-with-existing-infrastructure-an-easily-usable-technology/ar-AA1nLnwL


    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m6nJM8DQ4M


    Here’s a video with a very good explanation of the technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG8SL9TLI8s



    Story 4: A deaf toddler can hear thanks to a world-first gene treatment that took just 16 minutes.


    Source: Business Insider Story by Serafina Kenny
    Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-deaf-toddler-can-hear-thanks-to-a-world-first-gene-treatment-that-took-just-16-minutes/ar-BB1m5VVb?ocid=BingNewsSerp


    See also: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-uk-girl-groundbreaking-gene-therapy.html


    See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/deaf-girl-reacts-to-mothers-voice-after-hearing-restored/vi-BB1m5Skc?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=5



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    44 mins
  • Vampire Drones, Electric Cargo Ship, Medical Tech w/ Ralph Bond

    Vampire Drones, Electric Cargo Ship, Medical Tech w/ Ralph Bond
    May 10 2024
    Show 10 May 2024


    Story 1: This genius ‘vampire drone’ is designed to fly forever - The drones feed on electricity from power lines to ensure they can keep flying.


    Source: Fast Company Story by Jesus Diaz


    Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91089861/this-genius-vampire-drone-is-designed-to-fly-forever


    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FFx8VXjGw



    Story 2: World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail.


    Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra


    Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/10-basketball-court-sized-world-s-largest-electric-cargo-ship-sets-sail/ar-AA1nQRRV


    See also: https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/02/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-launches-in-china/


    See also: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260352/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-starts-service-between-chinas-major-coastal-cities


    Story 3: Space-based solar power may be one step closer to reality, thanks to this key test.


    Source: Space.com Story by Tereza Pultarova


    Link: https://www.space.com/space-based-solar-power-technology-demonstration


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

    Story 4: Scientists Make Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment

    Source: Newsweek Story by Pandora Dewan

    Link: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-breakthrough-chronic-pain-treatment-1894614

    See also: Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces.


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    39 mins