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Show Notes 10 March 2023Story 1: Scientists have discovered a way to boost the efficiency of solar panels by 250%Source: Sciencealert.comStory by David Nield Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-boost-the-efficiency-of-a-cheap-and-promising-solar-panel-material-by-250Story 2: The James Webb Space Telescope spotted something that’s shaking up the scientific world!Source: CNN Story by Ashley StricklandLink: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/22/world/webb-telescope-massive-early-galaxies-scnStory 3: Key trend to watch: Microsoft wants to bring ChatGPT’s artificial intelligence capabilities to robotsSource: Microsoft Blog Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/autonomous-systems-group-robotics/articles/chatgpt-for-robotics/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYd0QcZcS6Q Story 4: It’s women’s history month – on Discover.com you can learn about 10 women in science who changed the worldSource: Discover.com Story by Megan SchmnidtLink: https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/meet-10-women-in-science-who-changed-the-worldFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 3 March 2023Story 1: Scientists pioneer new cloud seeding techniques to fight global droughtSource: ScienceTimes.com Story by Joshua StanLink: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/42282/20230208/unlocking-power-cloud-seeding-scientists-pioneer-innovative-techniques-fight-drought.htmSource: USDA Agricultural Research Service Story by Kathryn MarkhamLink: https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/dof/seeding-the-skies-harvesting-rain/Story 2: New artificial intelligence tool helps predict if chemotherapy will benefit a breast cancer patientSource: CosmosMagazine.com Story by Evrim YazginLink: https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/ai-breast-cancer-treatment/Story 3: Scientists are making catfish hybrids with alligator DNASource: ScienceAlert.com Story by Hannah GetahunLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-are-making-catfish-hybrids-with-alligator-dna-for-us-to-eatStory 4: New factory retrofit could reduce a steel plant’s carbon emissions by 90 percentSource: Popular Science Story by Andrew PaulLink: https://www.popsci.com/technology/steel-factory-reduced-emissions/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara. Topics: Casting Spells and Muggle Magic: The Wizarding World of Hogwarts Legacy | Popzara PodcastApple is reportedly closer to bringing no-prick glucose monitoring to the Watch | EngadgetMetroid Prime Remastered Selling Out, Going For $100+ On eBayNVIDIA and Microsoft to bring XBOX PC titles to GeForce NOWPodcasts are coming to YouTube Music | TechCrunchAI-generated comic artwork loses US Copyright protection | Ars TechnicaSupreme Court admits they're not the best choice to decide the future of the internet | AppleInsider

Show Notes 24 February 2023Story 1: New technology advances the use of waste cardboard for home insulationSource: TechCrunch.comStory Tim De Chant Link: https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/30/transforming-old-cardboard-boxes-into-insulation-nets-cleanfiber-10-million-round/Story 2: Key trend to watch - More than 56,000 hydrogen cars sold worldwide Source: AutoTech.news PR Newswire Link: https://autotech.news/over-56-thousand-hydrogen-passenger-vehicles-sold-so-far/Story 3: World's first autonomous artificial intelligence jet fighter training aircraftSource: NewAtlas.com Story by David SzondyLink: https://newatlas.com/military/worlds-first-autonomous-ai-tactical-aircraft-flight/ Story 4: New microneedle bandage can stop bleeding in less than two minutesSource: SciTechDaily.com [Penn State University]Link: https://scitechdaily.com/saving-lives-novel-microneedle-bandage-can-immediately-stop-bleeding-following-an-injury/ For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 17 February 2023Story 1: Amazon's Zoox is now operating its purpose-built autonomous taxi on public roadsSource: Engadget.com Story by Steve DentLink: https://www.engadget.com/amazons-zoox-successfully-tests-its-purpose-built-autonomous-taxi-on-public-roads-134628930.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tknowptOgU4Story 2: Blue Origin Develops System to Deploy ‘Unlimited’ Solar Power on the MoonSource: ExtremeTech.com Story by Ryan WhitwamLink: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/343062-blue-origin-develops-system-to-deploy-unlimited-solar-power-on-the-moonStory 3: Ingestible sensor could help doctors pinpoint gastrointestinal difficultiesSource: MIT News Story by Anne TraftonLink: https://news.mit.edu/2023/ingestible-sensor-could-help-doctors-pinpoint-gi-difficulties-0213Story 4: Where to learn about 34 highly influential African American scientistsSource: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Christopher McFaddenLink: https://interestingengineering.com/culture/31-highly-influential-african-american-scientistsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 10 February 2023Story 1: Recent experiment shows lasers can direct lightning strikesSource: The Guardian Story by Ian SampleLink: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/16/scientists-steer-lightning-bolts-with-lasers-for-the-first-timeSource: Institut Polytechnique de ParisLink: https://www.polytechnique.edu/en/news/deflecting-lightning-laser-lightning-rodStory 2: The Pentagon wants a drug that will heat your body ASAPSource: Popular Mechanics Story by Tim NewcombLink: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a42537862/drug-that-will-heat-your-body-asap/Story 3: Recent breakthrough dramatically cuts the time and cost of making “green” hydrogen from seawaterSource: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Jajo MalayilLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/hydrogen-from-sea-water-for-cheapStory 4: Improved cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latteSource: MedicalXpress.com Story by Jennifer Brown, University of IowaLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-02-cancer-treatment-foam-latte.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 3 February 2023Story 1: Scientists create a small shapeshifting humanoid robot that can liquefy and reformSource: Sciencealert.com Story by Michelle StarrLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-create-shapeshifting-humanoid-robot-that-can-liquefy-and-reformSource: Sciencenews.org Story by McKenzie PrillamanLink: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/robot-shape-shifting-gallium-melt-reform-magnetic-fieldsSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9zE8JQCG5ESource for image: https://www.geologyin.com/2018/02/gallium-is-metal-that-melts-in-your.htmlStory 2: Researchers create a new type of yarn that turns movement into electricitySource: Techxplore.com News release from University of Texas at DallasLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-demo-carbon-nanotube-yarn-harvests.htmlStory 3: New all-in-one system can capture carbon dioxide emissions from industrial plants and convert it into a lucrative productSource: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory websiteLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/scientists-unveil-least-costly-carbon-capture-system-dateStory 4: New portable, electronic biosensor can help detect oral cancerSource: Medgadget.com Story by Conn HastingsLink: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/01/point-of-care-biosensor-to-detect-oral-cancer.htmlStory 5: Unique MIT suit helps people better understand the aging experienceSource: MIT NewsLink: https://news.mit.edu/2023/unique-mit-suit-helps-people-better-understand-aging-experience-0120For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Rep. Jake Auchincloss Reads U.S. House Floor Speech Written By ChatGPT | WBZ NewsRadio 1030MSG probed over use of facial recognition to eject lawyers from show venues | Ars TechnicaJustice Department Sues Google for Monopolizing Digital Advertising Technologies | OPA | Department of JusticeAfter 25 years, GoldenEye 007 gets its first modern rerelease Friday | Ars TechnicaThe State of Gaming: The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Games of 2022 | Popzara PodcastCES 2023 Wrap-Up: OLED/Micro LED Displays, 3D/E INK Laptops, Accessibility, Electric Autos, RGB Appliances, and More | Popzara PodcastFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 27 January 2023Story 1: A new satellite can now measure nearly all the Earth’s waterSource: CNN Story by Ashley StricklandLink: https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/16/world/nasa-swot-launch-scn/index.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maI09QHicTg&t=4181sStory 2: University of Minnesota researchers can move objects without touching themSource: Scitechdaily.com and University of Minnesota announcementLink: https://scitechdaily.com/not-science-fiction-a-new-method-to-move-objects-without-contact/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61y6CBfyoqI&t=1sStory 3: The viability of solar cars just got a shot in the arm with an order for 10,000 vehicles made by a Dutch car makerSource: NL#Times Netherlands TimesLink: https://nltimes.nl/2023/01/17/dutch-startup-lightyear-pre-sells-10000-solar-electric-cars-company-leasesSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xee3D7prGzwStory 4: Scientists recently discovered a fourth membrane in the human brain and the important role it playsSource: Popular Mechanics Story by Tim NewcombLink: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a42436251/fourth-membrane-discovered-in-human-brain/Source: newscientist.com Story by Clare WilsonLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2353622-weve-just-discovered-a-new-part-of-the-brains-waste-disposal-system/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 20 January 2023Story 1: NASA Just Announced Funding for 14 Futuristic Space Exploration Concepts Source: Extremetech.comStory by Ryan WhitwamLink: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/342213-nasa-funds-14-futuristic-space-exploration-concepts-including-a-titan-seaplane Story 2: New solar-powered machine turns carbon dioxide and waste plastic into valuable products Source: Futurism.com Story by: Maggie HarrisonLink: https://futurism.com/solar-machine-co2-plastic-fuelSource: TechXplore.com [University of Cambridge press release] Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-solar-powered-plastic-greenhouse-gases-sustainable.html Story 3: Apple expected to launch a mixed reality headset this yearSource: AIBusiness.comStory by Ben WodeckiLink: https://aibusiness.com/verticals/here-comes-apple-s-mixed-reality-headset Story 4: Researchers develop a blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease Source: Engadget.comStory by Igor BonifacicLink: https://www.engadget.com/researchers-develop-blood-test-detects-alzheimers-disease-224320271.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!