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Show Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites.Source: Popular SciencePopular Science ArticleResearch Paper2. Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge Laser TechnologySource: Bioengineer.orgBioengineer.org ArticleOptics.org ArticleResearch Paper3. What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rivalSource: Independent.co.ukIndependent.co.uk ArticleAbout Amazon AnnouncementAmazon Leo Website4. MIT's injectable brain chips could treat disease without surgerySource: NewAtlas.comNewAtlas.com ArticleSpin-off Company WebsiteVideoHonorable MentionsNew semiconductors could allow classical and quantum computing on the same chip, thanks to superconductivity breakthroughSource: LiveScience.comLiveScience.com ArticleWe took a test-drive of NASA's new moon rover candidatesSource: National GeographicNational Geographic Article3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substituteSource: Oregon State UniversityOregon State University ArticleResearchers test soft robotics exosuit in Adelaide to reduce astronaut muscular fatigueSource: SpaceConnect.com.auSpaceConnect.com.au Article

Show NotesFeatured StoriesHyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas carSource: Electrek.comLink: https://electrek.co/2025/11/20/hyundai-cut-ev-charging-time-3-minutes/Japanese scientists unveil a quantum battery that defies energy lossSource: ScienceDaily.comLinks: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031612.htm, https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.180401Smart Bandage Uses Electricity and Drugs to Heal WoundsSource: IEEE SpectrumLink: https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-bandage-ai-electrical-stimulationHonorable MentionsFocused Ultrasound Passes First Test in Treatment of Brain Cancer in ChildrenSource: Columbia University Irving Medical CenterLinks: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/focused-ultrasound-passes-first-test-treatment-brain-cancer-children, https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adq6645Research team develops game-changing material that could transform future buildings: 'Challenges the idea'Source: The Cool Down via MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/research-team-develops-game-changing-material-that-could-transform-future-buildings-challenges-the-idea/ar-AA1QXvLgScience history: Experiment shows mutations arise spontaneously, supporting pillar of Darwinian evolutionSource: LiveScience.comLink: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/evolution/science-history-experiment-shows-mutations-arise-spontaneously-supporting-pillar-of-darwinian-evolution-nov-20-194Breakthrough Helps Scientists Grow More Realistic Human Brain ModelsSource: ScienceAlert.comLinks: https://www.sciencealert.com/breakthrough-helps-scientists-grow-more-realistic-human-brain-models, https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202509452MIT Is One Step Closer to Having Building-Sized Batteries With This Innovative TechSource: SlashgearLinks: https://www.slashgear.com/2009844/mit-one-step-closer-building-sized-concrete-batteries/, https://news.mit.edu/2025/concrete-battery-now-packs-ten-times-power-1001

Show Notes: 5 December 2025Story 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 McKeeLinkSee alsoSee alsoVideo hereStory 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power-saving chipletSource: TechCrunch.com, Story by Marina TemkinLinkSee alsoStory 3: Space-based US solar firm breaks world record for beaming wireless electricitySource: Interesting Engineering, Story by Chris YoungLinkSee alsoStory 4: Artificial cartilage mimics natural flexibility with adjustable structureSource: Phys.org, Story by Robert EganLinkSee research paper hereHonorable MentionsStory: Russian airline introduces a humanoid robot cabin crew on flightsSource: Aerospace Global News, Story by Marisa GarciaLinkSee video hereStory: A New Generation? Could Rolls-Royce’s Hydrogen Engine Concept Redefine Jet Power?Source: Simple Flying, Story by Paul HartleyLinkStory: Scientists Just Unveiled a Lunar Robot So Smart It Might Replace AstronautsSource: Dailygalaxy.com, Story by Lydia AmazouzLinkStory: The 19 best Christmas gifts for science lovers (and nerds)Source: NewScientist.comLink

Story 1Title: 3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50%Source: New AtlasLinks:Solar Towers ElectricityJanta Power Closes $5.5 Million Seed Round to Power the Future of Clean EnergyStory 2Title: European Space Agency to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut UrineSource: ExtremeTech.comLinks:ESA to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut UrineEurope wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut peeStory 3Title: This Sunflower-Based Protein Could Be the Future of Vegan Meat AlternativesSource: SciTechDaily.comLink: Sunflower-Based Protein for Vegan Meat AlternativesStory 4Title: Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbsSource: MedicalXpress.comLink: Joint Regeneration Key DiscoveryHonorable MentionsStory: US scientists make alloys tough enough to withstand nuclear fusion’s Sun-like heatSource: Interesting EngineeringLink: New Alloys for Fusion ReactorsStory: Scientists Are Literally Growing MetalSource: Popular Mechanics via MSNLinks:Scientists Are Literally Growing MetalResearch PaperStory: Floating device turns raindrops into electricitySource: ScienceDaily.comLink: Floating Device Turns Raindrops into ElectricityStory: 12 Times the Speed of Sound? A Look at The World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Powered By Hydrogen FuelSource: SimplyFlying.comLinks:World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Hydrogen FuelHypersonix Company Website

Show NotesStory 1: Computing and AITitle: Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUsSource: LiveScience.comLinks:LiveScience ArticleResearch PaperCornell Chronicle PostingStory 2: Sustainable MaterialsTitle: Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acidsSource: TechXplore.comLinks:TechXplore ArticleResearch PaperStory 3: Next-Gen ArmorTitle: Scientists Created a Bulletproof Material 3 Times Stronger Than Kevlar—It’s Already Breaking RecordsSource: Popular MechanicsLinks:Popular Mechanics ArticleResearch PaperNew Scientist ArticleStory 4: Medical TechTitle: Injectable antenna could safely power deep-tissue medical implantsSource: MIT Media LabLink: MIT News ArticleHonorable MentionsTitle: Tabletop particle accelerator could transform medicine and materials scienceSource: Phys.orgLink: Phys.org ArticleTitle: Need a New 3D Material? Build It With DNASource: Columbia University EngineeringLink: Columbia Engineering ArticleTitle: Spider-Like Robot Combines 3D Printing and Construction for Earth and Lunar ApplicationsSource: 3Dprinting.comLink: 3Dprinting.com ArticleTitle: Robots you can wear like clothes: Automatic weaving of 'fabric muscle' brings commercialization closerSource: TechXplore.comLink: TechXplore Article

Show Notes: 14 November 2025Main StoriesStory 1: Wireless Charging RoadsTitle: This Wireless-Charging Road Is More Powerful Than Most Tesla SuperchargersSource: InsideEVs.comLink: Wireless Charging Highway PowerCompany Site: ElectreonSee Also: First Highway Charges Cars as They DriveStory 2: Tank-Killer RobotTitle: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armorSource: Interesting Engineering on MSNLink: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armorCompany Site: Swarmbotics AIStory 3: Airborne 5G/6G NetworkTitle: Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G Tactical NetworkSource: SpaceDaily.comLink: Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G Tactical NetworkCompany Site: Skydweller AeroProject Site: Intelligent Radio Access Network for Beyond 5G Resilient Tactical NetworksStory 4: Universal KidneyTitle: Breakthrough: Scientists Create 'Universal' Kidney to Match Any Blood TypeSource: ScienceAlert.comLink: Breakthrough: Scientists Create 'Universal' Kidney to Match Any Blood TypeResearch Paper: Universal Kidney ResearchHonorable MentionsStory: Regrowing Tooth EnamelTitle: Dentists Could Soon 'Regrow' Your Tooth Enamel with a Simple GelSource: ScienceAlert.comLink: Dentists Could Soon 'Regrow' Your Tooth Enamel with a Simple GelResearch Paper: Enamel Regrowth ResearchStory: Slashing Household Energy UseTitle: Startup unveils incredible tech that could slash household energy use: 'Transforms every building'Source: The Cool Down via MSNLink: Startup unveils incredible tech that could slash household energy useStory: Printing Solar CellsTitle: Printing Solar Cells Like NewspaperSource: Electronicsforu.comLink: Printing Solar Cells Like NewspaperStory: Fire-Fighting RobotTitle: This First-Year Student Invented a Fire-Fighting RobotSource: Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at AustinLink: This First-Year Student Invented a Fire-Fighting Robot

Bonus Fun Virtual ExperienceGoogle's virtual Route 66 driving adventure (Source: Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation)Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66Main StoriesPowered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise - Neural organics lead to lower energy costs, faster calculation speeds (Source: Ohio State News)Link: https://news.osu.edu/powered-by-mushrooms-living-computers-are-on-the-rise/See also: https://bioengineer.org/mushroom-powered-technology-the-emergence-of-living-computers/See research paper here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0328965Kubota Claims World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Self-Driving Tractor (Source: Equipmentworld.com)Link: https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15768565/kubota-worlds-first-hydrogen-selfdriving-tractor-unveiledSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIBOK_fkfUEye prosthesis is the first to restore sight lost to macular degeneration (Source: Stanford Medicine News Center)Link: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/10/eye-prosthesis.htmlSee research paper here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2501396Scientists Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice with a Single Injection - It only took two hours for a visible difference (Source: ZME Science)Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/neurology-science/scientists-reverse-alzheimers-in-mice-with-a-single-injection/See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-025-02426-1Honorable MentionsHydrogen Production Takes Flight at Hamburg Airport with New Infrastructure Roadmap (Source: Hydrogenfuelnews.com)Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-production-takes-flight-at-hamburg-airport-with-new-infrastructure-roadmap/8573558/Smart elastomer muscles give soft robotics record 2,000x lifting capability (Source: Interesting Engineering)Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/smart-elastomer-muscles-give-soft-robotics-record-2000x-lifting-capability/ar-AA1P4fo5?ocid=BingNewsVerpToyota to launch world's first EV with a solid-state battery by 2027 — they're expected to last longer and charge faster (Source: Livescience.com)Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/toyota-to-launch-worlds-first-ev-with-a-solid-state-battery-by-2027-theyre-expected-to-last-longer-and-charge-fasterSee press release here: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/43380876.htmlAI identifies batteries in the waste stream (Source: Recycling-magazine.com)Link: https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2024/05/21/ai-identifies-batteries-in-the-waste-stream/See company website here: https://lionvision.co.uk/

Show Notes 24 October 2025Story 1: 3D-Printer Prints Living Tissue Inside Human BodySource: electronicsforu.comLink: https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/3d-printer-prints-living-tissue-inside-human-bodySee also: Miniature 3D-printed objects inside the bodySee also: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/stuttgart-research-advances-in-body-3d-printing-with-new-e1-8m-grant-245344/Story 2: Breakthrough Brain Implant from NYU Abu Dhabi Enables Safer, More Precise Drug DeliverySource: NYU Abu Dhabi websiteLink: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/news/latest-news/science-and-technology/2025/october/nyuad-researchers-spiral-brain-implant.htmlSee research paper here: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2552/ae0523Story 3: Tiny living robots made from human cells could one day deliver medicineSource: Knowridge.comLink: https://knowridge.com/2025/09/tiny-living-robots-made-from-human-cells-could-one-day-deliver-medicine/See also: https://www.technologynetworks.com/biopharma/news/biobots-made-from-human-lung-cells-may-enable-more-targeted-drug-delivery-405224Story 4: Smart shoe insert could improve mobility for people with walking problemsSource: MedicalXpress.comLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-smart-insert-mobility-people-problems.htmlHonorable MentionsStory: Engineers Create Soft Robots That Can Literally Walk on WaterSource: SciTechDaily.comLink: https://scitechdaily.com/engineers-create-soft-robots-that-can-literally-walk-on-water/Story: First drug treatment for sleep apnea may be within reachSource: MedicalXpress.comLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-drug-treatment-apnea.htmlStory: Bricklaying robot stacks 360 blocks an hour to speed up homebuildingSource: Electronics360Link: https://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/22916/bricklaying-robot-stacks-360-blocks-an-hour-to-speed-up-homebuildingSee also: https://www.fbr.com.au/view/hadrianSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMIDJB3Pd-MStory: Tumbleweed rover tests demonstrate transformative technology for low-cost Mars explorationSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-09-tumbleweed-rover-technology-mars-exploration.htmlSee research paper here: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2025/EPSC-DPS2025-1775.html

Story 1: Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers - Biocomputing has left the realm of science fiction and entered the laboratorySource: Techspot.comLink: Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computersSee also BBC article: Lab-grown brains: The future of computing?See also: FinalSparkStory 2: US firm’s new EV battery design could add 50% more range, targets 1,000 milesSource: InterestingEngineering.comLink: US firm’s new EV battery design could add 50% more range, targets 1,000 milesSee the company's post on this here: 24M Unlocks New U.S. Battery Manufacturing Opportunities with Groundbreaking Energy-Dense 24M ETOP® Electrode-to-Pack TechnologyStory 3: Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strengthSource: Thetimesofinnovation.comLink: Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strengthStory 4: Study Reveals Brain System That Repairs Your Body While You SleepSource: ScienceAlert.comLink: Study Reveals Brain System That Repairs Your Body While You SleepSee research paper here: Growth Hormone–Releasing Hormone Neurons in the Arcuate Nucleus Govern Sleep-Dependent Body RepairHonorable MentionsStory: “One Molecule Defies Physics”: Cambridge Scientists Unveil P3TTM Solar Breakthrough with Near-Perfect Efficiency, Threatening Conventional Energy Industry OrderSource: Energy-reporters.comLink: “One Molecule Defies Physics”: Cambridge Scientists Unveil P3TTM Solar Breakthrough with Near-Perfect Efficiency, Threatening Conventional Energy Industry OrderSee research paper here: Near-perfect exciton harvesting in a Mott-Hubbard organic semiconductorStory: Microbes Unlock Copper as AI Demand SoarsSource: DigitrendZ blogLink: Microbes Unlock Copper as AI Demand SoarsStory: Scientists develop incredible leaf-inspired material that could replace plastic: 'Very strong'Source: TheCoolDown.comLink: Scientists develop incredible leaf-inspired material that could replace plastic: 'Very strong'See research paper here: A layered, ecological, advanced, and multi-functional film (LEAFF) as a sustainable plastic alternativeStory: Scientists crack the mystery of hidden atomic order inside microchips for the first time - Using advanced microscopy and AI, scientists revealed short-range atomic order that changes how semiconductors conduct electricitySource: InterestingEngineering.comLink: Scientists crack the mystery of hidden atomic order inside microchips for the first time