Computer America

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September 20, 2024 World's Biggest Battery Proposal, Origami Robot, Vibrating Cancer Treatment w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 20 September 2024

Story 1: World’s Biggest Battery Will Provide 85 Megawatts to New England Grid

Source: Singularityhub.com Story by Edd Gent

Link: 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 help build habitats in space - These configurable bots could launch flat and then be assembled in space

Source: Space.com Story by Samantha Mathewson

Link: https://www.space.com/origami-inspired-robot-space-habitats

See also: https://news.ncsu.edu/2024/07/transformer-bot/

See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-50497-5

See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA6fGJC8TFQ

Story 3: New engineering approach could lead to widespread adoption of photonic chips in consumer electronics

Source: TechXplore.com Article by TMOS

Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-09-approach-widespread-photonic-chips-consumer.html

See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41377-024-01570-7

Story 4: Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in Lab with Vibrating Molecules

Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield

Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-destroy-99-of-cancer-cells-in-lab-with-vibrating-molecules

See also: https://news.rice.edu/news/2023/molecular-jackhammers-good-vibrations-eradicate-cancer-cells

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September 13, 2024 AI 3D Model Maker, AI Scientist, Reversing Brain Age Research w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 13 September 2024

Story 1: This new AI modeler can turn pictures into 3D sculptures in seconds

Source: TechRadar.com Story by Eric Hal Schwartz

Link: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/this-new-ai-modeler-can-turn-pictures-into-3d-sculptures-in-seconds

See also: https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.00653

See also a Tom’s Hardware feature about VFusion3D: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-driven-technique-can-generate-quality-3d-assets-from-2d-images-in-seconds

Story 2: Researchers built an ‘AI Scientist’ — what can it do? -- The large language model does everything from reading the literature to writing and reviewing its own papers, but it has a limited range of applicability so far.

Source: Nature.com Story by Davide Castelvecchi

Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02842-3

Story 3: New memory tech unveiled that reduces AI processing energy requirements by 1,000 times or more - New CRAM technology gives RAM chips the power to process data, not just store it.

Source: Tomshardware.com Story by Jeff Butts

Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/researchers-detail-new-technology-for-reducing-ai-processing-energy-requirements-by-1000-times-or-better

See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44335-024-00003-3

See also: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/cram-in-memory-reduces-ai-energy-1000x/

See also: https://www.techno-science.net/en/news/thanks-to-this-technique-ai-could-consume-2500-times-less-energy-N25401.html

Story 4: Cleaning up the aging brain: Scientists restore brain’s trash disposal system

Source: ScienceBlog.com Story by University of Rochester

Link: https://scienceblog.com/546904/cleaning-up-the-aging-brain-scientists-restore-brains-trash-disposal-system/

See also: https://neurosciencenews.com/csf-neurology-aging-27549/

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September 06, 2024 NASA Solar Sail, Battery Sky Scrapers, Honorable Mentions w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 6 September 2024

Story 1: The next world’s tallest building could be a 3,000-feet-high battery

Source: CNN Story by Amy Gunia

Link: https://www.cnn.com/style/skyscraper-batteries-som-energy-vault-spc/index.html

Story 2: Japan Introduces Magnetic Levitation Car Technology

Source: ElectricTechnology.org Link: https://www.electricaltechnology.org/2024/08/japan-magnetic-levitation-car-technology.html#google_vignette

See also: https://www.oist.jp/news-center/news/2024/4/8/innovative-magnetic-levitation-new-material-offers-potential-unlocking-gravity-free-technology

See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klegk2dZmmg I recommend starting the video at the 4-minute mark – previous is tutorials on maglev.

Story 3: NASA's solar sail successfully spreads its wings in space

Source: Space.com Story by Meredith Garofalo

Link: https://www.space.com/nasa-solar-sail-deployment

See also: https://www.nasa.gov/general/nasa-next-generation-solar-sail-boom-technology-ready-for-launch/

See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfYLnbw7iu8

Story 4: Building new bones with help from 3D printing

Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by University of Waterloo

Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-bones-3d.html

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August 30, 2024 Regrowing Cartilage Research, Hydrogen Fuels, Bio-Integrated Buildings w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 30 August 2024

Story 1: A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeine

Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu

Link: 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%20emissions

See also: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(24)00399-0

See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIowXoHPeFk&t=2s

Story 2: City unveils world's first 'hydrogen apartment' block — here's how this technology could revolutionize the future of housing

Source: The Cool Down Story by Kristen Lawrence

Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/city-unveils-world-s-first-hydrogen-apartment-block-here-s-how-this-technology-could-revolutionize-future-of-housing/ar-AA1oCdcr

See also: https://fuelcellsworks.com/news/korea-ulsan-unveils-worlds-first-hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-apartment-complex/

See also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-apartment-korea

Story 3: New living building material draws carbon out of the atmosphere

Source: TechXplore.com Story by University College London

Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-08-material-carbon-atmosphere.html#google_vignette

Story 4: New Biomaterial Regrows Damaged Cartilage in Joints

Source: Northwestern University Engineering News Story by Amanda Morris

Link: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2024/08/new-biomaterial-regrows-damaged-cartilage-in-joints/

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August 23, 2024 Robot Pants, Retinal Scans Detect Heart Disease, Band-Aid For Your Heart w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 23 August 2024

Story 1: These New Powered Pants by Google’s X Labs Will Allow You to Skip Up Mountains

Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Taimur

Link: 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=NKdbyWbbxkc

See 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: NewScientist.com Story by Timmy Broderick

Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2414090-retinal-images-could-predict-future-risk-of-heart-or-lung-disease/

See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adg4517

Story 3: MIT spinout Arnasi begins applying LiquiGlide no-stick technology to help patients - The company that brought you no-stick toothpaste is moving into the medical space, with a lubricant for ostomy pouches and other products that could improve millions of lives.

Source: MIT News Story by Zach Winn

Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/mit-spinout-arnasi-begins-applying-liquiglide-to-help-patients-0730

Story 4: A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible

Source: University of Colorado, Boulder Story by Lisa Marshall and Nicholas Goda

Link: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2024/08/01/band-aid-heart-new-3d-printing-method-makes-and-much-more-possible

See also https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adn6925

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August 16, 2024 Dune Inspired Space Suits, Stretchy Batteries, 3D Printed Blood Vessels w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 16 August 2024

Story 1: Dune-inspired spacesuit recycles astronauts’ urine into drinkable water

Source: Engadget.com Story by Mat Smith

Link: https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-dune-inspired-spacesuit-recycles-astronauts-urine-into-drinkable-water-111540921.html

See also: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/space-technologies/articles/10.3389/frspt.2024.1391200/full

See also: https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2024/07/12/real-life-stillsuit-dune-inspired-upgrade-for-spacesuits-allow-astronauts-to

See video here explaining “stillsuits” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvcihrciJes

Story 2: A scientific leap towards smart, self-watering, self-fertilizing soils

Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Emma Bryce

Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/07/a-scientific-leap-towards-smart-self-watering-self-fertilizing-soils/

Story 3: Soft, stretchy 'jelly batteries' inspired by electric eels

Source: TechXplore.com Story from University of Cambridge

Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-soft-stretchy-jelly-batteries-electric.html

See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adn5142

Story 4: 3D-Printed Blood Vessels: A Game-Changer for Heart Bypass Surgery

Source: ScienceBlog.com

Link: 3D-Printed Blood Vessels: A Game-Changer for Heart Bypass Surgery - ScienceBlog.com

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August 02, 2024 Intel Problems, Meta AI Explained, Xbox 360 Store Shuts Down w/ Popzara.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:Amazon forced to recall 400K products that could kill, electrocute people | Ars Technica

Intel finally announces a solution for CPU crashing and instability problems — claims elevated voltages are the root cause; patch coming by mid-August [Updated] | Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft is dropping ads from Skype

The Xbox 360 Store Will Close July 2024, But You Can Keep Playing Your Favorite Games – Xbox Wire

Meta explains why its AI claimed Trump’s assassination attempt didn’t happen

Review of Fact-Checking Label and Meta AI Responses | Meta

The State of Gaming July 2024: Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Nintendo World Championships, Kunitsu-Gami, SNK vs. Capcom, Kingdom Rush 5, and Deadpool & Wolverine Controllers | Popzara Podcast

The Xbox 360 Store Will Close July 2024, But You Can Keep Playing Your Favorite Games – Xbox WireFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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August 02, 2024 Barley Bio-Plastic, Healthy Facial Heat w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 9 August 2024

Story 1: Harvesting unused micro-vibration to generate electricity

Source: 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 Copenhagen

Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-06-biodegradable-barley-plastic.html

See also: https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2024/researchers-invent-one-hundred-percent-biodegradable-barley-plastic/

Story 3: Embraer Introduces Automatic Takeoffs for E2 Family [of aircraft]

Source: Aviation Week Story by Jens Flottau

Link: https://aviationweek.com/shownews/farnborough-airshow/embraer-introduces-automatic-takeoffs-e2-family

See also: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/embraer-world-1st-auto-takeoff-planes

Story 4: Your Face's Heat Patterns Could Reveal Vital Clues About Your Health

Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Carly Cassella

Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/your-faces-heat-patterns-could-reveal-vital-clues-about-your-health

See also: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(24)00188-8

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August 02, 2024 Titanium Heart, New Wind Turbines, Mind Reading AI w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 2 August 2024

Story 1: US to test Japan’s unique wind turbines that generate power even at 7 mph

Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit

Link: 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=BingNewsSerp

See 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 what you're looking at

Source: BGR.com Story by Joshua Hawkins

Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/crazy-new-ai-can-read-your-mind-to-recreate-what-you-re-looking-at/ar-BB1pw9wd

See also: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2438107-mind-reading-ai-recreates-what-youre-looking-at-with-amazing-accuracy/

See also: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.04.596589v1

Story 3: Why scientists think they may finally have found a way to recycle clothes

Source: The Washington Post Story by Nicolas Rivero

Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/07/05/fast-fashion-clothing-waste-recycling/

See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ado6827

Story 4: Maglev titanium heart now whirs inside the chest of a live patient

Source: New Atlas Story by Michael Franco

Link: https://newatlas.com/medical/maglev-titanium-heart-bivacor/

See also: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06174103

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July 19, 2024 PiLeaf Leather, Self Healing Solar Cells, Algae Robots w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 19 July 2024

Story 1: Self-healing solar cells pave the way to a reliable solar future

Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by the publication's team

Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/07/self-healing-solar-cells-pave-the-way-to-reliable-solar-future/

See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07705-5

See also: https://www.monash.edu/engineering/about/news/articles/2024/self-healing-solar-cells-could-become-reality

Story 2: Green leather: Innovative plant-based substitute developed from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber

Source: Phys.org Story by Science X staff

Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-06-green-leather-based-substitute-pineapple.html

See also: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/21/15400

Story 3: Scientists make cameras work more like human eyes and this could be good news for future smartphones

Source: TechRadar Story by Lance Ulanoff

Link: https://www.techradar.com/cameras/this-incredible-human-eye-like-scientific-breakthrough-could-lead-to-safer-self-driving-cars-and-better-smartphone-cameras

See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.adj8124

See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/computer-scientists-develop-new-and-improved-camera-inspired-by-the-human-eye/ar-BB1pe7vq

Story 4: Microrobots made of algae carry chemotherapy directly to lung tumors, improving cancer treatment

Source: MedicalXpress Story by Zhengxing Li

Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-microrobots-algae-chemo-lung-tumors.html#google_vignette

See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuOr6Dj1Wsw

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