Space Solar Power, Power Saving Chiplets, Water Harvesting from Tomatoes w/ Ralph Bond

Show Notes: 5 December 2025
Story 1: Startup develops incredible tech to pull water from unexpected source: 'This is just the beginning of what's possible'

• Source: The Cool Down on MSN, Story by Elija McKee
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Story 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power-saving chiplet

• Source: TechCrunch.com, Story by Marina Temkin
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Story 3: Space-based US solar firm breaks world record for beaming wireless electricity

• Source: Interesting Engineering, Story by Chris Young
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Story 4: Artificial cartilage mimics natural flexibility with adjustable structure

• Source: Phys.org, Story by Robert Egan
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Honorable Mentions
Story: Russian airline introduces a humanoid robot cabin crew on flights

• Source: Aerospace Global News, Story by Marisa Garcia
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Story: A New Generation? Could Rolls-Royce’s Hydrogen Engine Concept Redefine Jet Power?

• Source: Simple Flying, Story by Paul Hartley
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Story: Scientists Just Unveiled a Lunar Robot So Smart It Might Replace Astronauts

• Source: Dailygalaxy.com, Story by Lydia Amazouz
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Story: The 19 best Christmas gifts for science lovers (and nerds)

• Source: NewScientist.com
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