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44:17

Magnetic Muscle, Biofuel Research, Lithium From Brine...

Computer America ·

2024/11/22

Show Notes 22 November 2024Story 1: Soft as skin, strong as steel: Powerful magnetic muscles lift 1000x their weightSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/soft-as-skin-strong-as-steel-powerful-magnetic-muscles-lift-1000x-their-weight/ar-AA1tRMVmStory 2: Novel electrochemical reactor can extract lithium from brine to address growing demand Source: TechXplore.com Story from Rice University announcementLink:

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37:42

Cheap Solar Still, CO2 Removal Powder, Hyundai...

Computer America ·

2024/11/15

Show Notes 15 November 2024Story 1: Researchers devise a unique upcycling use for old tires: Producing drinking water.Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by the staffLink: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/11/researchers-devise-a-unique-upcycling-use-for-old-tires-producing-drinking-water/See also: https://newatlas.com/environment/solar-still-old-tires-purifies-15-cups-water-per-day/See also: https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/10/31/saltwater-desalination-device.htmlStory 2: Half a pound of this

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43:15

In-Wheel Engine, Throwable Thermal Camera, Sweat...

Computer America ·

2024/11/09

Show Notes 8 November 2024Story 1: China’s compact in-wheel engine promises 201 brake horsepower output, and enhanced EV rangeSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Abhishek BhardwajLink: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-gac-in-wheel-engine-evsStory 2: Throwable thermal imaging: World’s 1st 360° ball-like camera for battlefield safetySource: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita SinhaLink:

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43:15

Azure Printed Homes, New ~10 MILE WiFi Tech, AI...

Computer America ·

2024/11/01

Show Notes 1 November 2024Story 1: Startup recycles plastic water bottles into remarkable 3D-printed homes — and it could help address the nation's housing crisisSource: The Cool Down Story by Rick KazmerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/startup-recycles-plastic-water-bottles-into-remarkable-3d-printed-homes-and-it-could-help-address-the-nation-s-housing-crisis/ar-AA1rKytXSee also: https://www.azureprintedhomes.com/Story 2: New Wi-Fi Tech Tested At 9.9 Miles, Setting A New

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33:49

World's Biggest Battery Proposal, Origami Robot,...

Computer America ·

2024/09/20

Show Notes 20 September 2024Story 1: World’s Biggest Battery Will Provide 85 Megawatts to New England GridSource: Singularityhub.com Story by Edd GentLink: https://singularityhub.com/2024/08/23/worlds-biggest-battery-will-provide-85-megawatts-to-new-england-grid/See also: https://formenergy.com/massachusetts-new-england-states-selected-to-receive-389-million-in-federal-funding-for-transformational-transmission-and-energy-storage-infrastructure/Story 2: Origami-inspired 'transformer' robots could

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38:36

AI 3D Model Maker, AI Scientist, Reversing Brain Age...

Computer America ·

2024/09/13

Show Notes 13 September 2024Story 1: This new AI modeler can turn pictures into 3D sculptures in seconds Source: TechRadar.com Story by Eric Hal SchwartzLink: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/this-new-ai-modeler-can-turn-pictures-into-3d-sculptures-in-secondsSee also: https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.00653See also a Tom’s Hardware feature about VFusion3D:

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38:39

NASA Solar Sail, Battery Sky Scrapers, Honorable...

Computer America ·

2024/09/06

Show Notes 6 September 2024Story 1: The next world’s tallest building could be a 3,000-feet-high batterySource: CNN Story by Amy GuniaLink: https://www.cnn.com/style/skyscraper-batteries-som-energy-vault-spc/index.htmlStory 2: Japan Introduces Magnetic Levitation Car TechnologySource: ElectricTechnology.org Link: https://www.electricaltechnology.org/2024/08/japan-magnetic-levitation-car-technology.html#google_vignetteSee also:

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35:57

Regrowing Cartilage Research, Hydrogen Fuels,...

Computer America ·

2024/08/30

Show Notes 30 August 2024Story 1: A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeineSource: MIT News Story by Jennifer ChuLink: 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%20emissionsSee also: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(24)00399-0See video here:

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35:31

Robot Pants, Retinal Scans Detect Heart Disease,...

Computer America ·

2024/08/23

Show Notes 23 August 2024Story 1: These New Powered Pants by Google’s X Labs Will Allow You to Skip Up MountainsSource: Wonderful Engineering Story by TaimurLink: 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=NKdbyWbbxkcSee 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:

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31:02

Dune Inspired Space Suits, Stretchy Batteries, 3D...

Computer America ·

2024/08/16

Show Notes 16 August 2024Story 1: Dune-inspired spacesuit recycles astronauts’ urine into drinkable waterSource: Engadget.com Story by Mat SmithLink: https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-dune-inspired-spacesuit-recycles-astronauts-urine-into-drinkable-water-111540921.htmlSee also: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/space-technologies/articles/10.3389/frspt.2024.1391200/fullSee also:

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80:22

Intel Problems, Meta AI Explained, Xbox 360 Store...

Computer America ·

2024/08/02

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

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33:06

Barley Bio-Plastic, Healthy Facial Heat w/ Ralph Bond

Computer America ·

2024/08/02

Show Notes 9 August 2024Story 1: Harvesting unused micro-vibration to generate electricitySource: NewsWise.com Link: https://d.newswise.com/articles/harvesting-unused-micro-vibration-to-generate-electricity/Story 2: Researchers invent 100% biodegradable 'barley plastic'Source: Phys.org Story by University of CopenhagenLink: https://phys.org/news/2024-06-biodegradable-barley-plastic.htmlSee also:

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35:06

Titanium Heart, New Wind Turbines, Mind Reading AI w/...

Computer America ·

2024/08/02

Show Notes 2 August 2024Story 1: US to test Japan’s unique wind turbines that generate power even at 7 mphSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-to-test-japan-s-unique-wind-turbines-that-generate-power-even-at-7-mph/ar-BB1q0Yk5?ocid=BingNewsSerpSee also: HCDA Partners to bring groundbreaking new clean energy technology to Kaka'ako (kanoawinds.com)See also: https://kanoawinds.com/Story 2: Crazy new AI can read your mind to recreate

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46:23

PiLeaf Leather, Self Healing Solar Cells, Algae...

Computer America ·

2024/07/19

Show Notes 19 July 2024Story 1: Self-healing solar cells pave the way to a reliable solar futureSource: Anthropocene Magazine Story by the publication's teamLink: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/07/self-healing-solar-cells-pave-the-way-to-reliable-solar-future/See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07705-5See also: https://www.monash.edu/engineering/about/news/articles/2024/self-healing-solar-cells-could-become-realityStory 2: Green leather: Innovative plant-based substitute

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36:00

New Nuclear Reactor, AI Social Biases, CARMEN Robot...

Computer America ·

2024/07/05

Show Notes 12 July 2024Story 1: Bechtel breaks ground on $4B Bill Gates-backed nuclear reactor [My add on based on a Co-Pilot query – First nuclear reactor in US to use sodium instead of water for cooling]Source: ConstructionDive.com Story by Matthew ThibaultLink: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/bechtel-bill-gates-nuclear-reactor-natrium/719746/See also: https://www.bechtel.com/projects/natrium-demonstration-project/Story 2: Researchers develop new training technique that aims to make AI

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41:10

Molten Salt Batteries, Stroke Rehab Device, More w/...

Computer America ·

2024/07/05

Show Notes 5 July 2024Story 1: Energy company launches world's first energy storage facility using molten salt.Source: The Cool Down Story by Wes StenzelLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/energy-company-launches-world-s-first-energy-storage-facility-using-molten-salt-groundbreaking-technologies-can-change-our-world-towards-a-more-sustainable-future/ar-BB1oR6ypSee also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-first-molten-salt-energy-storageSee video here:

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32:12

Hydrogen Milestones, Carbon Negative Energy, "Space...

Computer America ·

2024/06/28

Show Notes 28 June 2024Story 1: New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural wasteSource: Tech Xplore Story by Rob MitchumLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/ar-BB1nkWqySee also: https://today.uic.edu/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/Story 2: Imagine powering your phone with carbon dioxideSource: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Anthropocene TeamLink:

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36:48

New Brain Research, Eye Implant Breakthrough, Medical...

Computer America ·

2024/06/21

Show Notes 21 June 2024Story 1: The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirmsSource: LiveScience.com Story by Emily CookeLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/the-brain-can-store-nearly-10-times-more-data-than-previously-thought-study-confirmsSee also: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38658027/Story 2: Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D cameraSource: Phys.org Story by Science X StaffLink:

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42:37

AlphaFold3, Mouth-Based Touchpad, Robotic Thumbs w/...

Computer America ·

2024/06/14

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

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33:38

Best Shock Absorbers, Filtering Microplastics, Self...

Computer America ·

2024/06/07

Show Notes 7 June 2024Story 1: This paint could clean both itself and the air. Source: Scientific American Story by Kate Graham-ShawLink: 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-JohnsenLink:

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