28 JUN 2024 · Show Notes 28 June 2024 Story 1: New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste Source: Tech Xplore Story by Rob Mitchum Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/ar-BB1nkWqy See also: https://today.uic.edu/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/ Story 2: Imagine powering your phone with carbon dioxide Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Anthropocene Team Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/04/co2-in-electricity-out-with-this-new-generator/ See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47040-x Story 3: Scientists found an algae-based power source with negative carbon emissions Source: BGR.com Story by Joshua Hawkins Link: https://bgr.com/science/scientists-found-a-power-source-with-negative-carbon-emissions/ See also: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1749 Story 4: ‘Space hairdryer’ uses shockwaves to regenerate heart cells post-surgery Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit Link: https://interestingengineering.com/science/space-hairdryer-regenerates-heart-cells See also: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae341/7695522 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

21 JUN 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 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

14 JUN 2024 ·  Show Notes 14 June 2024 Story 1: DeepMind's AI program AlphaFold3 can predict the structure of every protein in the universe — and show how they function Source: Live Science Story by Nicholas Fearn Link: 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-BB1mZraA See also: https://alphafold.com/ Story 2: A robotic third thumb controlled by your toe could just be what you need Source: Metro Story by Katherine Fidler Link: 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=BingNewsSerp See 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=24 Another 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-BB1nosX4 Story 3: Scientists develop ultra-thin battery for smart contact lenses that could be charged by tears Source: CNBC Story by Nessa Anwar Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/scientists-develop-ultra-thin-battery-for-smart-contact-lenses-that-could-be-charged-by-tears/ar-BB1nHZft See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-made-batteries-powered-by-tears-for-smart-contact-lenses/ar-BB1nOPm7 See the video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/the-super-thin-battery-that-could-power-smart-contact-lenses/vi-BB1nHZeh?t=62 Story 4: Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computers Source: Medical Xpress Story by Zach Winn Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mouth-based-touchpad-enables-people-living-with-paralysis-to-interact-with-computers/ar-BB1nKDGs See video here: https://augmental.notion.site/Augmental-Announces-Head-Tracking-Support-for-All-MouthPads-A-New-Level-of-Hands-Free-Computer-Cont-37357d3a25a2459fac8df4d8c548db3c For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

7 JUN 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 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

1 JUN 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 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

1 JUN 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 https://www.popzara.com/category/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 FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT https://computeramerica.com/!

24 MAY 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 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

17 MAY 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 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

10 MAY 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: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-024-01886-0.  For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!

3 MAY 2024 · Show 3 May 2024 Story 1: A simple injection could bring aging batteries back to life. Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Rizwan Choudhury Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/aging-batteries-a-simple-injection-could-bring-them-back/ar-BB1jDNpd    Story 2: Scientists are growing crops with salt water that could help save us from starvation. Source: AgNews Story by Ellyn Lapointe Link: https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---49686.htm See also: https://www.salicrop.com/   Story 3: Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads. Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu Link: https://www.zmescience.com/future/food-waste-diapers-sanitary-pads/ Story 4: Lab grown mini colons advance colorectal cancer research. Source: MedicalExpress.com Story by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-mini-colons-advance-colorectal-cancer.html See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk4nAAQMxY4 See also the study published in https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07330-2.   For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out https://computeramerica.com/!