Computer America

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


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Story 1: Computing and AI
  • Title: Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUs
  • Source: LiveScience.com
  • Links:
    • LiveScience Article
    • Research Paper
    • Cornell Chronicle Posting
Story 2: Sustainable Materials
  • Title: Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acids
  • Source: TechXplore.com
  • Links:
    • TechXplore Article
    • Research Paper
Story 3: Next-Gen Armor
  • Title: Scientists Created a Bulletproof Material 3 Times Stronger Than Kevlar—It’s Already Breaking Records
  • Source: Popular Mechanics
  • Links:
    • Popular Mechanics Article
    • Research Paper
    • New Scientist Article
Story 4: Medical Tech
  • Title: Injectable antenna could safely power deep-tissue medical implants
  • Source: MIT Media Lab
  • Link: MIT News Article
Honorable Mentions
  • Title: Tabletop particle accelerator could transform medicine and materials science
  • Source: Phys.org
  • Link: Phys.org Article
  • Title: Need a New 3D Material? Build It With DNA
  • Source: Columbia University Engineering
  • Link: Columbia Engineering Article
  • Title: Spider-Like Robot Combines 3D Printing and Construction for Earth and Lunar Applications
  • Source: 3Dprinting.com
  • Link: 3Dprinting.com Article
  • Title: Robots you can wear like clothes: Automatic weaving of 'fabric muscle' brings commercialization closer
  • Source: TechXplore.com
  • Link: TechXplore Article
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