Phil and Stephen explore news stories that indicate we are, indeed, living in a golden age.
Goldman Sachs: space-mining for platinum is 'more realistic than perceived'
Goldman Sachs is bullish on space mining with "asteroid-grabbing spacecraft." In a 98-page note for clients seen by Business Insider, analyst Noah Poponak and his team argue that platinum mining in space is getting cheaper and easier, and the rewards are becoming greater as time goes by.
HumanCharger: Sun in Your Pocket
Invented in Finland, HumanCharger® is a bright light therapy device that has a unique and patented mechanism of action which stimulates the photosensitive proteins on the surface of the brain using a calibrated white light that passes through the ear canals. Using the HumanCharger® for only 12 minutes a day can significantly increase your energy levels, improve mood and increase your mental alertness.
Doctors 3D Printed a Replacement for This Woman’s Damaged Spine
Docors in India replaced a woman's damaged vertebrae with a 3D-printed titanium copy during a 10-hour surgery that was the first of its kind in the nation.
Graphene-based sieve turns seawater into drinking water
A UK-based team of researchers has created a graphene-based sieve capable of removing salt from seawater.
OTHER GEEK
LA Tech takes their mascot to the edge of space!
WT 290-599