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Computer America

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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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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42:23

Intel Aurora Supercomputer, Robotic Surgery, Hangover...

Computer America ·

2024/06/01

Show Notes 31 May 2024Story 1: Edible gel promises hangover-free mornings.Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Ed CaraLink: https://gizmodo.com/edible-gel-hangover-cure-alcohol-toxins-drinking-1851478604See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-gel-breaks-down-alcohol-in-the-body/ar-BB1mjCGkSee 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:

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94:44

Car Thing Bricks, ICQ Bricks, State of Gaming 2024 w/...

Computer America ·

2024/06/01

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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38:11

Pulsed Plasma Rockets, Living Plastic, Robo Super...

Computer America ·

2024/05/24

Show 24 May 2024Story 1: NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months.Source: Space.com Story by Samantha MathewsonLink: https://www.space.com/nasa-pulsed-plasma-rocket-mars-2-months-howe-industriesSee 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 ChuLink:

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43:56

Nissan Solid State Batteries, Iron-Maglev Trains,...

Computer America ·

2024/05/17

Show 17 May 2024Story 1: Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off.Source: Electrek Story by Peter JohnsonLink: 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

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39:20

Vampire Drones, Electric Cargo Ship, Medical Tech w/...

Computer America ·

2024/05/10

Show 10 May 2024Story 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 DiazLink: https://www.fastcompany.com/91089861/this-genius-vampire-drone-is-designed-to-fly-foreverSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FFx8VXjGwStory 2: World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Prabhat Ranjan MishraLink:

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36:44

Battery Rejuvenation, SaliCrop, Cancer Research w/...

Computer America ·

2024/05/03

Show 3 May 2024Story 1: A simple injection could bring aging batteries back to life.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Rizwan ChoudhuryLink: 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 LapointeLink: https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---49686.htmSee also: https://www.salicrop.com/ Story 3:

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92:29

TikTok Ban Signed, Apple Cuts Vision Pro Shipments w/...

Computer America ·

2024/04/26

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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49:55

Robotic Common Sense, Hala Point, Battery Research w/...

Computer America ·

2024/04/26

Show Notes 26 April 2024Story 1: Engineering household robots to have a little common sense - With help from a large language model, MIT engineers enabled robots to self-correct after missteps and carry on with their chores.Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer ChuLink: https://news.mit.edu/2024/engineering-household-robots-have-little-common-sense-0325 Story 2: Intel unveils largest-ever AI 'neuromorphic computer' that mimics the human brain.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-SabetLink:

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75:25

Hulu Moves To Disney+, NYC Chatbot, Godzilla x Kong...

Computer America ·

2024/04/05

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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33:53

Ultrasound Stickers, Implantable Battery Research,...

Computer America ·

2024/04/05

Show Notes 12 April 2024All Medical Miracles this Week!Story 1: New self-powered throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Rebecca SohnLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/new-self-powered-throat-patch-could-help-people-speak-without-vocal-cords Story 2: A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring.Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Daegan MillerLink:

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39:38

Cheese Aids Gold Recovery, Vibrating Pill for...

Computer America ·

2024/04/05

Show Notes 5 April 2024Story 1: Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste — and it’s all thanks to cheese.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/eco-friendly-breakthrough-extracts-gold-out-of-e-waste-and-it-s-all-thanks-to-cheese/ar-BB1jjOUiSee also: Gold Recovery from E-Waste by Food-Waste Amyloid AerogelsStory 2: New soft humanoid robot by Toyota can pick things up with its whole body.Source: Wonderfulengineering.com Story by Jannat Un

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