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

Show Notes


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