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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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34:57

Hair Loss Breakthrough: Light Therapy Suppresses Key...

Computer America ·

2026/03/13

Show Notes 13 March 2026Story 1: 3D Printing Soft Robots - Rotational multi-material printing offers intricate, programmable shapesSource: Harvard School of Engineering Story by Anne J. ManningLink: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/3d-printing-soft-robotsSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9K_mJjlxEStory 2: AI robot vehicles learn to team up and extinguish fires in early trialSource: TechXplore.com Story by Andrew ZininLink:

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44:26

Lidar Revolution: Affordable Solid-State Sensors Aim...

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2026/03/06

Show Notes 6 March 2026Story 1: Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering ProblemSource: ScienceAlert.com Link:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-grew-mini-brains-then-trained-them-to-solve-an-engineering-problem200,000 living human brain cells just learned to play Doom and this is just the start of itSource: ZME Science Link:https://www.zmescience.com/science/wetware-brain-doom-play/Story 2: Sub-$200 Lidar Could Reshuffle Auto[mobile] Sensor EconomicsSource: IEEE

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27:27

Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal...

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2026/02/27

Show Notes 27 February 2026Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the MoonSource: ExtremeTech.comLink: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moonStory 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawaterSource: Interesting EngineeringLink: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawaterSee research paper

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36:10

Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and...

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2026/02/20

Show Notes 20 February 2026Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a gardenSource: ArsTechnica.comLink: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/watch-a-robot-swarm-bloom-like-a-garden/See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ady7233See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2sStory 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes Source: Interesting EngineeringLink:

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39:46

DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant...

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2026/02/13

Show Notes 2/13/2026AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA Source: BBC Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yoCarbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant ModelSource: BusinessWire.com Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-ModelYour future home might be framed with printed plasticSource: MIT

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36:31

Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and...

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2026/02/06

Tiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link:https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-tiny-silicon-accurate-matrix-multiplication.html#google_vignetteResearch Paper:https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1Scientists Found an Untapped Energy Source Running Through Our Cells Source: Popular Mechanics Link:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a69927474/flexoelectricity-cells/World’s first neuromorphic

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30:47

3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing...

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2026/01/23

Show Notes 23 January 2026Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flightSource: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcementLink: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htmSee also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers

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36:37

Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone...

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2026/01/16

Show Notes 16 January 2026Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite TechnologySource: ExtremeTech.comLink: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satelliteNASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft WingsSource: NASALink: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9oThese Laser Beams Could Power

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73:03

CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia

Computer America ·

2026/01/15

Calcopia.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Herman Exum, Tech Reporter.Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will.Topics:Samsung Unveils World’s First 130-Inch Micro

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38:34

Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless...

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2026/01/09

Main StoriesStory 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplasticsSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.htmlStory 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while drivingSource: Purdue UniversityLink: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/Story 3: An iron-on

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36:34

00 - Video of Shows - 2026-01-02 09-22-15

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2026/01/04

Show Notes for Computer AmericaStory 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI trainingSource: TechXplore.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-real-world-helper-exoskeletons-closer.htmlResearch Paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ads8652Story 2: New Augmented Reality Tech Can Turn Any Surface into KeyboardSource: University of Texas at DallasLink: https://news.utdallas.edu/science-technology/augmented-reality-tech-keyboard-2025/Story 3: Supercomputer

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90:45

Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/...

Computer America ·

2025/12/22

Calcopia.Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you

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39:33

Haptic Tech for Blind Users, Bio-Lasers, and Amazon's...

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2025/12/19

Show Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites.Source: Popular SciencePopular Science ArticleResearch Paper2. Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge Laser TechnologySource: Bioengineer.orgBioengineer.org ArticleOptics.org ArticleResearch Paper3. What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rivalSource: Independent.co.ukIndependent.co.uk ArticleAbout Amazon

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32:47

3-Minute EV Charging, Quantum Battery Breakthrough,...

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2025/12/12

Show NotesFeatured StoriesHyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas carSource: Electrek.comLink: https://electrek.co/2025/11/20/hyundai-cut-ev-charging-time-3-minutes/Japanese scientists unveil a quantum battery that defies energy lossSource: ScienceDaily.comLinks: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031612.htm, https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.180401Smart Bandage Uses Electricity and Drugs to Heal WoundsSource: IEEE

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37:09

Space Solar Power, Power Saving Chiplets, Water...

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2025/12/06

Show Notes: 5 December 2025Story 1: Startup develops incredible tech to pull water from unexpected source: 'This is just the beginning of what's possible'Source: The Cool Down on MSN, Story by Elija McKeeLinkSee alsoSee alsoVideo hereStory 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power-saving chipletSource: TechCrunch.com, Story by Marina TemkinLinkSee alsoStory 3: Space-based US solar firm breaks world record for beaming wireless electricitySource: Interesting

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36:18

Vertical Solar Towers, Space Grown Protein, Sunflower...

Computer America ·

2025/11/28

Story 1Title: 3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50%Source: New AtlasLinks:Solar Towers ElectricityJanta Power Closes $5.5 Million Seed Round to Power the Future of Clean EnergyStory 2Title: European Space Agency to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut UrineSource: ExtremeTech.comLinks:ESA to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut UrineEurope wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut peeStory 3Title: This Sunflower-Based Protein Could

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33:52

Microwave CPU, Green Displays, New Kevlar w/ Ralph Bond

Computer America ·

2025/11/21

Show NotesStory 1: Computing and AITitle: Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUsSource: LiveScience.comLinks:LiveScience ArticleResearch PaperCornell Chronicle PostingStory 2: Sustainable MaterialsTitle: Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acidsSource: TechXplore.comLinks:TechXplore ArticleResearch PaperStory 3: Next-Gen ArmorTitle: Scientists Created a

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39:45

Charging Roads, Tank-Killer Robots, and Airborne 5G...

Computer America ·

2025/11/14

Show Notes: 14 November 2025Main StoriesStory 1: Wireless Charging RoadsTitle: This Wireless-Charging Road Is More Powerful Than Most Tesla SuperchargersSource: InsideEVs.comLink: Wireless Charging Highway PowerCompany Site: ElectreonSee Also: First Highway Charges Cars as They DriveStory 2: Tank-Killer RobotTitle: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armorSource: Interesting Engineering on MSNLink: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to

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39:12

Fungal Computers, Hydrogen Tractors, and Restoring...

Computer America ·

2025/11/07

Bonus Fun Virtual ExperienceGoogle's virtual Route 66 driving adventure (Source: Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation)Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66Main StoriesPowered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise - Neural organics lead to lower energy costs, faster calculation speeds (Source: Ohio State News)Link: https://news.osu.edu/powered-by-mushrooms-living-computers-are-on-the-rise/See

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41:12

Medical Tech & Science Special: In-Body 3D Printing,...

Computer America ·

2025/10/24

Show Notes 24 October 2025Story 1: 3D-Printer Prints Living Tissue Inside Human BodySource: electronicsforu.comLink: https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/3d-printer-prints-living-tissue-inside-human-bodySee also: Miniature 3D-printed objects inside the bodySee also: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/stuttgart-research-advances-in-body-3d-printing-with-new-e1-8m-grant-245344/Story 2: Breakthrough Brain Implant from NYU Abu Dhabi Enables Safer, More Precise Drug DeliverySource: NYU Abu Dhabi

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