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:Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest it https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-package Apple Reportedly Slashes Apple Vision Pro Shipments Due to Unexpectedly Low Demand https://www.ign.com/articles/apple-reportedly-slashes-apple-vision-pro-shipments-due-to-unexpectedly-low-demand Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22 Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24138949/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-recommendations-setting-disable Fallout games gather 5 million players in one day thanks to hit series https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fallout-games-gather-5m-players-in-one-day-news-in-brief Nintendo Game Boy turns 35 years-old https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/worldtoday/game-boy-turns-35-years-old/103753922 FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes 26 April 2024 Story 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 Chu Link: 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-Sabet Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/intel-unveils-largest-ever-ai-neuromorphic-computer-that-mimics-the-human-brain Story 3: Scientists develop new material that could allow rechargeable batteries to 'self-heal' - The new cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries is healable and highly conductive. Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/scientists-develop-new-material-that-could-allow-rechargeable-batteries-to-self-heal-we-are-very-excited-about-the-discovery/ar-BB1kH5yr Story 4: Engineer plans solar panel implant for human retina to retain eyesight. Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Ameya Paleja Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/solar-panels-restore-vision See also: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/03/solar-panels-in-your-eyeballs--this-engineer-is-looking-into-it For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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: Movie Time! The Best, Worst, and Everything Else Movies of 2023 | Popzara Podcast Hulu on Disney+ officially launches, bringing together Mickey Mouse and The Handmaid's Tale Twitch Bans Using ‘Intimate’ Body Parts As Green Screens NYC’s AI Chatbot Tells Businesses to Break the Law – The Markup Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud | Ars Technica 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' To Open To $135M Worldwide Box Office

Show Notes 12 April 2024 All Medical Miracles this Week! Story 1: New self-powered throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords. Source: LiveScience.com Story by Rebecca Sohn Link: 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 Miller Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-bioelectronic-mesh-capable-cardiac-tissues.html Story 3: Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications - First-of-its-kind device ‘tags’ an organ to monitor abnormal, life-threatening fluid leaks. Source: Northwestern University Story by Amanda Morris Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/03/shape-shifting-ultrasound-stickers-detect-post-surgical-complications/ Story 4: Implantable batteries can run on the body's own oxygen. Source: Phys.org Story by "Cell Press" Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-implantable-batteries-body-oxygen.html For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 5 April 2024 Story 1: Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste — and it’s all thanks to cheese. Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu Link: 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-BB1jjOUi See also: Gold Recovery from E-Waste by Food-Waste Amyloid Aerogels Story 2: New soft humanoid robot by Toyota can pick things up with its whole body. Source: Wonderfulengineering.com Story by Jannat Un Nisa Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-new-soft-humanoid-robot-by-toyota-can-pick-things-up-with-its-whole-body/ See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY-MD4gteeE Story 3: Scientists discover key to making plant-based protein with good texture. Source: SciTechDaily.com Story by University of Copenhagen Link: https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-key-to-making-plant-based-protein-with-good-texture/ Story 4: Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity. Source: MIT News Story by Anne Trafton Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/engineers-develop-vibrating-ingestible-capsule-1222 See also: A vibrating ingestible bioelectronic stimulator modulates gastric stretch receptors for illusory satiety For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 29 March 2024 Story 1: A new watchdog satellite will sniff out methane emissions from space. Source: The Washington Post Story by Nicolás Rivero Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a-new-watchdog-satellite-will-sniff-out-methane-emissions-from-space/ar-BB1jivlH See also: https://www.edf.org/methanesat See also: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2024/03/cutting-edge-methane-monitor See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuaigBiNvw&t=2s Story 2: Honda unveils mind-controlled scooter, a hands-free VR mobility device. Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya Paleja Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/honda-personal-mobility-xr See also: Honda Combines Personal Mobility and VR in World's First Extended Reality Mobility Experience to Debut at SXSW 2024 [Honda Press Release] See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHB2woZZ0E Story 3: Scientists create DVD-shaped disc that can hold more movies than you could see in your entire life. Source: Futurism.com Story by Victor Tangermann Link: https://futurism.com/the-byte/dvd-shaped-disc-hold-more-movies-life Source: A 3D nanoscale optical disk memory with petabit capacity Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06980-y Source: DVD’s New Cousin Can Store More Than a Petabit Containing more data than the entire Internet can transmit in a second Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/data-storage-petabit-optical-disc Story 4: RoboGuide: AI-powered robot dog developed to assist blind and visually impaired individuals. Source: The Science Times Story by Margaret Davis Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/48640/20240209/roboguide-ai-powered-robot-dog-developed-assist-blind-visually-impaired.htm See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/this-robot-is-the-ai-powered-seeing-eye-dog-of-the-future/vi-BB1jmKpA For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 1 March 2024 Story 1: New invention could get rid of millions of batteries, scientists say. Source: The Independent Story by Andrew Griffin Link: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/batteries-invention-power-sound-energy-b2488170.html Story 2: MIT team creates open-source hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle - The Electric Vehicle Team has designed a motorcycle powered by H2 that can be built by riders. Source: Hydrogen Fuel News Story by Bret Williams Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cell-mit-motorcycle/8562427/ See also: https://evt.mit.edu/blog/2022-12-10-hydrogen-powered-bike-intro/ See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo Story 3: A climate-friendly way to capture carbon dioxide in the air [using geothermal energy] Source: Technology.org Link: https://www.technology.org/2024/02/21/a-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/ Source: TechXplore Story by Tatyana Woodall Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/a-geothermal-powered-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/ar-BB1ioYYa More information: Martina Leveni et al, A potential for climate benign direct air CO2 capture with CO2-driven geothermal utilization and storage (DACCUS), Environmental Research Letters (2023). DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0924 Story 4: Plant-Based Soft Medical Robots Source: Medgadet.com Story by Conn Hastings Link: WARNING – the story below comes from Medgadget.com, but when I try the link I now get a warning, very weird, may be temporary. https://www.medgadget.com/2023/12/plant-based-soft-medical-robots.html So here is an alternative source: ScienceDaily.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231023124412.htm See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G3K5SaTGDE For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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:AT&T SERVICE RESTORED AFTER CUSTOMERS HIT BY WIDESPREAD CELLULAR OUTAGES IN THE U.S. GOOGLE PAY IS SHUTTING DOWN IN THE US LATER THIS YEAR CHANGES WE’RE MAKING TO GOOGLE ASSISTANT WALMART IS BUYING VIZIO FOR $2.3 BILLION. HERE’S WHY IT’S BUYING A TV MANUFACTURER. – CBS NEWS GOOGLE’S GEMINI HAS TROUBLE DRAWING WHITE PEOPLE MICROSOFT CONFIRMS WHICH XBOX GAMES ARE GOING TO SWITCH, PLAYSTATION | ARS TECHNICA ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE IS F–KING REAL’: GOOGLE GEMINI PRODUCT LEAD’S OLD TWEETS ALLEGEDLY RESURFACE AMID ‘WOKE’ AI IMAGE FIASCO SONY PLANS PC VR COMPATIBILITY FOR PSVR 2 LATER THIS YEAR GOOGLE TESTS KILLING THE NEWS ROG ALLY (2023) | GAMING HANDHELDS｜#PLAYALLYOURGAMES ｜ROG USA POPZARA PRESS – THE LATEST BITS AND BYTES!FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes 23 February 2024 Story 1: The company Bill Gates just backed is aiming to revolutionize air travel with a surprising resource. Source: The Cool Down Story by Jeremiah Budin Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-company-bill-gates-just-backed-is-aiming-to-revolutionize-air-travel-with-a-surprising-resource/ar-BB1igBwR See also Viridos website https://www.viridos.com/ And video here: https://m.facebook.com/ViridosNews/videos/watch-viridos-scientist-william-lambert-explain-how-photosynthesis-can-play-a-cr/1330048914407019/ Story 2: At the Speed of Light: Unveiling the Chip That’s Reimagining AI Processing Source: SciTechDaily Story from University of Pennsylvania Link: https://scitechdaily.com/at-the-speed-of-light-unveiling-the-chip-thats-reimagining-ai-processing/ See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feplkkP7n5c&t=3s Story 3: 3D-printed human brain tissue works like the real thing. Source: Live Science Story by Emily Cooke Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3d-printed-human-brain-tissue-works-like-the-real-thing/ar-BB1hZfNh Source: Futurism Story by Victor Tangermann Link: https://futurism.com/neoscope/scientists-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissue Story 4: Blood vessels made with 3D-printed ice could improve lab-grown organs - Molds of an organ's delicate blood vessel network can be made with 3D-printed ice, helping to overcome the intricacies of growing transplant organs in a lab. Source: NewScientist.com Story by Matthew Sparkes Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2415964-blood-vessels-made-with-3d-printed-ice-could-improve-lab-grown-organs/#:~:text=Complex%20artificial%20organs%20could%20be%20created%20by%203D,that%20are%20required%20to%20develop%20lab-grown%20internal%20organs For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 16 February 2024 Story 1: Liquid metal RAM is first step towards shapeless computing — as well as spineless robots with octopus-like features and robots from a popular 90's Sci-Fi movie. Source: Techradar.com Story by Wayne Williams Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/liquid-metal-ram-is-first-step-towards-shapeless-computing-as-well-as-spinless-robots-with-octopus-like-features-and-robots-from-a-popular-90s-sci-fi-movie Story 2: Scientists turn glass into a 'transparent' semiconductor with laser Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Rizwan Choudhury Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/scientist-turn-glass-into-a-transparent-semiconductor-with-laser Story 3: Europe’s deepest mine to become giant gravity battery Source: The Independent via MSN Story by Anthony Cuthbertson Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/europe-s-deepest-mine-to-become-giant-gravity-battery/ar-BB1hVJxb Source: Euronews.com Link: https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/06/this-disused-mine-in-finland-is-being-turned-into-a-gravity-battery-to-store-renewable-ene Story 4: A new AI-based risk prediction system could help catch deadly pancreatic cancer cases earlier Source: Technologyreview.com Story by Rhiannon Williams Link: https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/17/1086730/a-new-ai-based-risk-prediction-system-could-help-catch-deadly-pancreatic-cancer-cases-earlier/ For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 9 February 2024 Story 1: Watch a robot with living muscles walk through water Source: NewScientist.com Story by James Woodford Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2414165-watch-a-robot-with-living-muscles-walk-through-water/ See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IesRn6ca-ws See related news: Experts craft waterproof, low-voltage artificial muscles for bot motion. Story 2: NASA plans massive solar-powered electric plane for Mars mission. Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/maggie-nasa-solar-powered-electric-plane-mars See also: https://www.nasa.gov/general/mars-aerial-and-ground-global-intelligent-explorer/ See also: https://mashable.com/article/nasa-mars-plane Story 3: Meet The Sirius Jet: The World's First Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Source: Simple Flying Story by Vyte Klisauskaite Link: https://simpleflying.com/sirius-jet-hydrogen-powered-evtol/ Story 4: Phone Attachment for Pupil Measurements with Any Skin Tone Source: Medgadget.com Story by Conn Hastings Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/11/phone-attachment-for-pupil-measurements-with-any-skin-tone.html See also: Study in Scientific Reports: Racially fair pupillometry measurements for RGB smartphone cameras using the far-red spectrum For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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: Apple Releases Apple Vision Pro Headset https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-vision-pro-available-in-the-us-on-february-2/ Hulu, Disney+ password crackdown kills account sharing on March 14 https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hulu-disney-password-crackdown-kills-account-sharing-on-march-14/ YouTube’s paid Music and Premium services now have more than 100 million subscribers https://www.engadget.com/youtubes-paid-music-and-premium-services-now-have-more-than-100-million-subscribers-210008040.html FCC moves to outlaw AI-generated robocalls Misc. AMD Releases Ryzen 8000 G-Series Processors CES 2024 Wrap-Up: AI Obsession, Transparent OLEDs, Giant Screens, AR Laptops, E Ink Toilets, Cute Robots, Interactive Plants and More The State of Gaming: The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Games of 2023 https://www.popzara.com/podcast/the-state-of-gaming-the-best-worst-and-everything-else-games-of-2023/ FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes February 2, 2024 Story 1: This small turbine can harness the power of passing cars. Source: CNN Story by Jacopo Prisco Link: https://www.cnn.com/world/small-turbine-harness-power-of-passing-cars-scn-climate-spc-intl/index.html See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=This+small+turbine+can+harness+the+power+of+passing+cars&&mid=344076B344FA66151EA7344076B344FA66151EA7&&FORM=VRDGAR Story 2: Discovery enables cost-effective and eco-friendly green hydrogen production. Source: TechXplore Story by JooHyeon Heo Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-01-discovery-enables-effective-eco-friendly.html See also: Study published in the journal Advanced Materials Story 3: World’s first electric flying passenger ship could drastically cut commute times Source: The Cool Down Story by Jeremiah Budin Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/world-s-first-electric-flying-passenger-ship-could-drastically-cut-commute-times-it-will-revolutionize-how-we-travel/ar-BB1hu2T4 Watch video on the company’s website: https://candela.com/ See YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSkjdfaHxhw Story 4: Gene therapy administered via virus cures deafness in 11-year-old boy Source: Futurism.com Story by Sharon Adarlo Link: https://futurism.com/neoscope/gene-therapy-virus-deaf-boy For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes January 19, 2024 Story 1: WaterCube: World’s first home air-to-water generator makes 120 gallons a day - ***featured at last week’s CES*** Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Shubhangi Dua Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-first-home-air-to-water-generator See also https://genesissystems.com/ces-ibs/ See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iwO7Cb1o8A Story 2: Perovskite LED stack emits light 1000x brighter than regular OLEDs – Key trend, here come PeLEDs! Source: Optics.org Link: https://optics.org/news/15/1/8 See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/thousand-times-brighter-than-oled-how-cheap-material-bound-to-revolutionize-solar-panels-could-one-day-also-make-your-laptop-display-finally-readable-in-bright-sunlight/ar-AA1mT5Kg Story 3: World's 1st graphene semiconductor could power future quantum computers - Scientists overcame a limitation in graphene to harness the material as a working semiconductor at terahertz frequencies with 10 times the mobility of silicon. Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-Sabet Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electronics/worlds-first-graphene-semiconductor-could-power-future-quantum-computers See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06811-0.epdf Story 4: New analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 targets for smarter, personalized treatments - Cancer drug discovery accelerated as hundreds of overlooked targets prioritized. Source: News-Medical.net Story by Communications Team Sanger Institute Link: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240113/New-analysis-of-cancer-cells-identifies-370-targets-for-smarter-personalized-treatments.aspx See also: https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/cancer-drug-discovery-accelerated-as-hundreds-of-overlooked-targets-prioritised/ For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes January 12, 2024 3 Science/Tech at CES 2024 that caught my eye: Headline: An instrument more sensitive than a canine’s nose developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Source: The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/events/pnnl-ces-2024 Headline: Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security showcased a variety of programs and technologies at CES Source: Department of Homeland Security website Link: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/ces-2024 Headline: Crowdfunded hiking exoskeleton debuted this week at CES Source: GlobalData via MSN Story by Sarah Brady Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/crowdfunded-hiking-exoskeleton-set-for-debut/ar-AA1mpXgJ See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDbSlarxb-k Story 2: eVince microreactor boasts 8+ years of nuclear power without using water Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya Paleja Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/microreactor-no-water-for-operation See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7zNs2nueQM Story 3: The British start-up plotting to make computer chips in space Source: The Telegraph Story by Howard Mustoe Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-british-start-up-plotting-to-make-computer-chips-in-space/ar-AA1lWJml Story 4: Researchers develop sustainable wound dressing hydrogel based on seaweed and carbonated water Source: Phys.org Story by Science X staff Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/researchers-develop-sustainable-wound-dressing-hydrogel-based-on-seaweed-and-carbonated-water/ar-AA1lzcsY For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes January 5, 2024 Story 1: This AI Robot Just Taught Itself How to Walk Source: WonderfulEngineering.com Story by Taimur Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-ai-transformer-robot-just-taught-itself-how-to-walk/ See video here: http://tinyurl.com/549ykn78 Story 2: Company unveils bladeless ‘honeycomb’ wind turbines Source: The Cool Down Story by Allison Hunt Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/company-unveils-bladeless-honeycomb-wind-turbines-here-s-how-this-super-efficient-technology-could-let-clean-energy-take-another-leap-forward/ar-AA1lHuHW See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLjHdbaTOG4 *fast forward 30 seconds into the video. And the animations at the company’s website are great! Story 3: Innovative solar-powered clothing acts as personal air conditioning Source: Techspot Story by Rob Thubron Link: https://www.techspot.com/news/101237-beat-heat-innovative-solar-powered-clothing-acts-personal.html Story 4: A novel 3D body-on-chip printed device that could replace the need for drug and chemical safety testing on animals Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/3d-printed-body-on-chip-may-replace-animal-models-in-drug-testing Also check out the official press release here: https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/new-device-could-replace-animals-used-in-drug-and-chemical-safety-testing See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miF7hAeUUSg For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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Show Notes December 22, 2023 Story 1: Researchers fuse lab-grown human brain tissue with electronicsSource: Popular Science Story by Andrew Paul Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-brain-organoid-biochip-displayed-serious-voice-recognition-and-math-skills/ar-AA1loSVS See also: https://newatlas.com/computers/hybrid-brain-organoid-computing/ Indiana University Source: https://blogs.iu.edu/iuimpact/2023/12/15/human-brain-tissue-on-a-computer-chip-iu-bioengineers-are-building-the-intersection-of-organoids-and-ai/ See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/scientists-produce-computer-made-from-lab-grown-human-brain-cells/vi-AA1lnNDX?t=8 Story 2: Profuse Technology achieves 80% faster muscle growth for [lab grown] cultivated meat Source: The Jerusalem Post Story by Zachy Hennessey Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/profuse-technology-achieves-80-faster-muscle-growth-for-cultivated-meat/ar-AA1hoBjH Note: this news came out in September, but I think it is an important development to share! Story 3: Double-action solar tower promises clean energy all day and night Source: New Atlas Story by Loz Blain Link: https://newatlas.com/energy/double-solar-updraft-cooling/ Story 4: Stretchy electronic skin responds to touch and pressure like real skin Source: New Scientist Story by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374270-stretchy-electronic-skin-responds-to-touch-and-pressure-like-real-skin/ For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes December 15, 2023 Story 1: Detroit now has the country's first wireless-charging road for EVsSource: Scripps News Story by news staff Link: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/detroit-now-has-the-country-s-first-wireless-charging-road-for-evs/ See also: https://detroitmi.gov/news/mdot-city-detroit-and-electreon-unveil-nations-first-public-ev-charging-roadway-michigan-central Story 2: Scientists Have Created Synthetic Sponges That Soak Up Microplastics - Made from starch and gelatin, the biodegradable sponges remove as much as 90 percent of microplastics in tap water and seawater Source: Smithsonian Magazine Story by Chris Baraniuk Link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/scientists-have-created-synthetic-sponges-that-soak-up-microplastics-180983017/ Story 3: NASA will land daring spacecraft on a world 800 million miles away Source: Mashable.com Story by Mark Kaufman Link: https://mashable.com/article/nasa-dragonfly-space-mission Story 4: This 3D Printer Works in Your Body to Repair Bones and Guts Source: The Daily Beast Story by Tony Ho Tran Link: https://www.thedailybeast.com/this-3d-printer-works-in-your-body-to-repair-bones-and-guts Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Amal Jos Chacko Link: https://interestingengineering.com/science/now-print-structures-deep-in-your-tissues-with-this-new-acoustic-technique For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes December 8, 2023 Story 1: World's first autonomous turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft takes flight Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Can Emir Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/chaparral-c1-turbogenerator-hybrid-hvtol See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7c9ehwExIw Story 2: Engineers develop an efficient process to make fuel from carbon dioxide Source: MIT News Story by David L. Chandler Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/engineers-develop-efficient-fuel-process-carbon-dioxide-1030 Story 3: Inactive bacteria powers self-healing concrete to repair cracks Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrgakshi Dixit Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/bacteria-powers-self-healing-cracks See also: https://drexel.edu/engineering/news-events/news/archive/2023/November/self-healing-concerte-phd-student/ Story 4: One-time CRISPR treatment could permanently lower cholesterol Source: New Scientist Story by Michael Le Page Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/one-time-crispr-treatment-could-permanently-lower-cholesterol/ar-AA1jUwqz Also see: https://vervetx.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/verve-therapeutics-announces-interim-data-verve-101 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!