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That‘s Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

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  • 8. Human Skin Replacement, Remotely Operating a Self-Driving, Compact Electrical Vehicle

    That’s Cool

    • Nissan Pioneer Touts Resin Battery That's 90% Cheaper to Make
  • The human skin replacement that got experts buzzing
  • This self-driving startup built a “car without wheels” for remote driving
  • Noise Cancelling Window Gadget Can “Mute” Street Sounds
  • Porsche Found a Way to 3D-Print Lightweight Pistons That Add Even More Horsepower
  • Seawater could provide nearly unlimited amounts of critical battery material
  • That’s Not Cool

    • Apple could launch iPhone 12 without headphones or a charger, expert says

    Cool Product:

    • The hyper-compact Microlino 2.0 EV  

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    39 min
  • 7. COVID Killing Air Filter, VR Grocery Store Robots, Beat The Heat Car Seat

    That’s Cool:

    • Japanese Convenience Stores Test Robot Shelf-Stackers
  • US Secret Service creates new Cyber Fraud Task Force
  • Scientists Engineer Air Filter that Can Kill SARS-CoV-2 Instantly
  • 12-Year-Old Wins $20,000 for Invention That Prevents Hot Car Deaths
  • Printed solar panels a shining light for saving energy
  • That’s Not Cool

    • CBP says it's 'unrealistic' for Americans to avoid its license plate surveillance

    That’s A Cool Project:

    • EyeRide HUD : Make Your Helmet Smart.

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    40 min
  • 6. Walmart Drive-In Movies, Wearable Air Conditioning, A Human Remains Black Market on Facebook

    That’s Cool:

    • Walmart is converting its parking lots into pop-up drive-in theaters for the summer
  • There's Now an Artificial Cartilage Gel Strong Enough to Work in Knees
  • Some exoplanets may be covered in weird water that’s between liquid and gas
  • Scientists in Japan Build Harder Diamond Using New Method
  • Sony Selling Wearable Air Conditioner for Roughly $130
  • Giant flywheel project in Scotland could prevent UK blackouts
  • That’s Not Cool:

    • Looted skulls and human remains are being sold in black markets on Facebook

    That’s A Cool Project:

    • Refillable Mini Scuba Tank - Refills With a Hand Pump

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    35 min
  • 5. Meltdown Proof Nuclear Reactor, Facebook VR, 3-D Printed Veggie Steaks

    That’s Cool:

    • Facebook’s newest proof-of-concept VR headset looks like a pair of sunglasses
  • A high-tech glove can translate sign language with 99-percent accuracy
  • Nuclear ‘Power Balls’ May Make Meltdowns a Thing of the Past
  • Core of a gas planet seen for the first time
  • 3D-printed plant-based steaks could arrive in 2021
  • Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at red light, pilot study says
  • That’s Not Cool:

    • Microsoft is forcing Edge on Windows users with a spyware-like install

    That’s A Cool Project:

    • GoGoLeash: All-in-One Dog Leash and Collar System

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    35 min
  • 4. Ducks Pooping Fish Eggs, Amazon’s Watch Party Feature, YouTube TV Price Increase

    June 28th - July 1st 

    That’s Cool

    • Honeywell claims it has built the most powerful quantum computer ever
  • Amazon Prime Video introduces 'Watch Party,' a social coviewing experience included with Prime
  • Fish eggs can hatch after being eaten and pooped out by ducks
  • Voyager 2 reveals the dynamic, complex nature of the solar system’s edge
  • Google now lets you see dinosaurs in the real world through augmented reality
  • Could this South Korean ecommerce giant take on Amazon?
  • The US’s flagship fighter jet simulator is now multiplayer
  • That’s Not Cool

    • YouTube TV sharply increases monthly subscription to $64.99

    That’s A Cool Project:

    • Luerpci: Smart & Interactive Ball That Plays With Your Pet
    30 min
  • 3. Volcano wrecked the Roman Empire, iOS14 Helping Hearing Impaired, The Joker Spider

    June 25th - 28th 

    That’s Cool:

    • Massive prehistoric circle near Stonehenge
  • A massive volcanic eruption may have contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire 
  • iOS 14 lets deaf users set alerts for important sounds, among other clever accessibility perks
  • This One-Time Treatment Reversed Parkinson's Disease in Mice
  • The oceans of Jupiter's moon Europa may be habitable, according to NASA
  • Monkeys may share a key grammar-related skill with humans
  • Scientists discover spider wearing 'Joker' makeup, name it after Batman villain
  • That’s Not Cool:

    • Facebook will show users a pop-up warning before they share an outdated story

    That’s A Cool Project:

    • Firekorf a portable lightweight / all-in-one firepit

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    35 min
  • 2. Virus Detecting Lasers, Exploding Cancer with Light & Nuclear Engines in Space

    June 18th - 24th 

    That’s Cool:

    • Astronomers have found a planet like Earth orbiting a star like the sun
  • Acura has invented an airbag that works like a catcher’s mitt
  • Lasers can help us detect viruses faster than typical medical tests
  • NBA restart plan includes using Oura rings to catch COVID-19 symptoms
  • Treating a rare type of malignant lung cancer could improve, thanks to near-infrared irradiation and a cancer-targeting compound.
  • One-fifth of Earth's ocean floor is now mapped
  • Memory impairment in mice reduced by soy derivate that can enter the brain intact
  • The US military is getting serious about nuclear thermal propulsion
  • Flying cars set to take to the skies in outback South Australia
  • That’s Not So Cool:

    • Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming

    That’s A Cool Project:

    • Trekking Pole is the Multi-tools Aluminum stick.

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    46 min
  • 1. Super Mario Legos, Fifth State of Matter, Foldable iPhone & Most Genius Bike Helmet

    Articles between: June 11th - June 17th

    Cool:

    • Three people with inherited diseases successfully treated with CRISPR
  • CO2 sucked out of the atmosphere can be reused for new chemical processes
  • Quantum 'fifth state of matter' observed in space for first time
  • CMU demonstrates nanoscale technology that causes plants to absorb nutrients with nearly 100% efficiency
  • Startup Seeks Approval for Inhaler That Would Help Smokers Quit
  • This new Lego set brings classic Super Mario games into the real world
  • Ancient crocodile walked on two legs
  • Not Cool:

    • Rumor: Apple working on foldable iPhone with separate but ‘seamless’ screens

    That’s a Cool Project:

    • Lumos Ultra - The New Standard In Bike Helmets

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    37 min
  • What is This Podcast?

    Wanted to take a few minutes of your time to explain what the That's Cool News Podcast is. I essentially want to introduce myself to everyone listening, my name is Adam Buckingham, and what this podcast is going to be in the near future, and what it will hopefully grow into. 

    Who Am I?

    •  Adam Buckingham, an Engineer by day and an avid podcast listener 

    What is this Podcast?

    • Podcast that basically breaks down articles where I say “That’s Cool”
  • Could be anything really, but knowing my own interests it will be Science & Technology focused
  • What to Expect? 

    • Podcast every Monday with the Following Segments:
    • That’s Cool
  • That’s Not So Cool
  • That’s a Cool Project
  • Goals for the podcast moving forward

    • Build up a consistency and an audience that loves to interact with the show
  • Start doing interviews with “Cool People” that I think will bring value to the listeners
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    2 min

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