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Show Notes 2 June 2023Story 1: A new material creates clean electricity from the air around itSource: Popular Science Story by Andrew PaulLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-new-material-creates-clean-electricity-from-the-air-around-it/ar-AA1bDX45?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=47007fbadd95456abfd295903406b936&ei=12Story 2: New AI Model Aims to Plug Key Gap in Cybersecurity ReadinessSource: PNNL News Press Release by Tom RickeyLink: https://tinyurl.com/5mrpnrak Story 3: Research team creates revolutionary new batteries that are safer, cleaner, and last longer than lithium-ion. Key trend to watch “oxygen-ion batteries”Source: The Cool Down Story by Wes Stenzel Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/scienceandtechnology/research-team-creates-revolutionary-new-batteries-that-are-safer-cleaner-and-last-longer-than-lithiumion/ar-AA1b8T9I?ocid=sapphireappshare Story 4: Paralyzed man walks using device that reconnects brain with musclesSource: The GuardianStory by Ian Sample Link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/may/24/paralysed-man-walks-using-device-that-reconnects-brain-with-muscles?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1 For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 26 May 2023Story 1: Solar panel efficiency to increase 50% with first production of ‘miracle’ tandem cells – Key trend to watch: using perovskite for solar panelsSource: Yahoo! News Story by Anthony CuthberstonLink: https://news.yahoo.com/solar-panel-efficiency-increase-50-170539591.html?fr=sycsrp_catchallStory 2: First-of-its-kind mission makes major discovery about the unknown depths of our oceansSource: The Cool Down Newsletter Story by Brett ArescoLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/first-of-its-kind-mission-makes-major-discovery-about-the-unknown-depths-of-our-oceans-a-tremendous-impact-on-humanity/ar-AA19JjE4Source: Saildrone websiteLink: https://www.saildrone.com/aboutStory 3: James Webb telescope spots ancient water frozen in a near-Earth comet — and scientists want to collect itSource: Live Science via MSN.com Story by Joanna Thompson Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/scienceandtechnology/james-webb-telescope-spots-ancient-water-frozen-in-a-nearearth-comet--and-scientists-want-to-collect-it/Story 4: Meta, BMW to Offer In-Car Virtual Reality for PassengersSource: ExtremeTech.com Story by Josh NoremLink: https://www.extremetech.com/cars/meta-bmw-to-offer-in-car-virtual-reality-for-passengersSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bhmar2bztA&For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 19 May 2023This week it’s all about four medical miracles!Story 1: Tiny robot injected in the skull spreads its tentacles to monitor the brainSource: NewScientist Story by Jeremy HsuLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/-news/robot-injected-in-the-skull-spreads-its-tentacles-to-monitor-the-brain/ar-AA1b1fsy?ocid=sapphireappshareStory 2: Chemotherapy drug reaches brain in humans for the first timeSource: Northwestern Now Story by Marla PaulLink: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2023/05/chemotherapy-drug-reaches-brain-in-humans-for-first-time/Story 3: Scientists Use Electricity to Make Wounds Heal 3x FasterSource: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-use-electricity-to-make-wounds-heal-3x-fasterStory 4: Capsule Delivers Electrical Current to Stomach to Stimulate AppetiteSource: Medgadget.com Story by Conn HastingsLink: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/05/capsule-delivers-electrical-current-to-stomach-for-appetite.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tybn9nbwfZcFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 12 May 2023Story 1: New AI system can translate a person’s brain activity into a continuous stream of textSource: PsyPost.org Story by Christina MaherSide note: PsyPost.org is a psychology and neuroscience news website dedicated to reporting the latest research on human behavior, cognition, and society.Link: https://www.psypost.org/2023/05/mind-reading-new-ai-system-can-translate-a-persons-brain-activity-into-a-continuous-stream-of-text-80255Story 2: SETI Institute has joined forces with VLA to expand the search for aliens Source: EarthSky.orgStory by Paul Scott AndersonLink: https://earthsky.org/space/seti-very-larger-array-cosmic/Story 3: World’s largest to date zero-emission plane to be developed by Alaska Airlines and ZeroAviaSource: hydrogenfuelnews.com Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/zero-emission-plane-zeroavia/8558545/See video here - engine proof of concept January 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf9-vp9G3QAStory 4: A graphene “tattoo” could help hearts keep their beatSource: ScienceNews.org Story by Meghan RosenLink: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/graphene-tattoo-heart-beat-pacemakerFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 5 May 2023Story 1: New Color-Changing Coating Could Both Heat and Cool BuildingsSource: Scientific American Story by Allison ParshallLink: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-color-changing-coating-could-both-heat-and-cool-buildings/Link 2: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/02/14/colour-changing-facade-material-university-of-chicago/Link 3: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-temperature-sensing-material-energy.html Story 2: New AI-based tsunami warning software could help save livesSource: Popular Science Story by Jamie DickmanLink: https://www.popsci.com/technology/ai-tsunami-detection-system/Story 3: Ocean Census research project aims to discover 100,000 previously unknown marine speciesSource: CNN Story by Katie HuntLink: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/world/ocean-census-launch-scnSource 2: https://oceancensus.org/?utm_source=uniofoxford&utm_medium=partner-comms&utm_campaign=launchSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvWdpWwfGzc Story 4: A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment Source: MIT News Story buy Anne Trafton Link: https://tinyurl.com/2p95z7js 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:Windows 11’s limited iMessage integration has publicly launched | Ars TechnicaSony has sold over 38.4 million PS5s following a record-breaking year | Engadget‘Magic: The Gathering’ publisher Wizards of the Coast sent the Pinkertons after a leaker | Engadget‘Vampire Survivors’ is getting an animated television series | EngadgetThe Super Mario Bros Movie Crosses $900M At Global Box Office – DeadlineMovie Time! The Super Mario Bros. Movies (1993 – 2023), Hollywood Gaming, and Future Nostalgia | Popzara PodcastFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 28 April 2023Story 1: NASA Unveils Interior of Simulation Mars Habitat for Future MissionsSource: ExtremeTech.com Story by Adrianna NineLink: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/nasa-unveils-interior-of-simulation-mars-habitat-for-future-missionsSource: https://www.nasa.gov/chapea/habitat See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmjV6Grlo7sStory 2: 'Big sponge': new tech aims to extract CO2 from the Earth’s oceans to tackle global warmingSource: Phys.org Story by Romain FonsegrivesLink: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-big-sponge-co2-tech-oceans.htmlSee video here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9d96u9 [great additional information!]Story 3: Scientists are planning to send a robot snake to search for life on a small icy moon of SaturnSource: Talker News on MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-planning-to-send-robot-snake-to-search-for-aliens/ar-AA19RLYZSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O4TAXaL4bwStory 4: Scientists Create Gelatin-Based Surgical Sealant for Rapid Sealing Inside the BodySource: Medgadget.com Story by Conn HastingsLink: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/04/gelatin-based-surgical-sealant-for-rapid-sealing-inside-the-body.html For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 21 April 2023Story 1: Breakthrough discovery suggests gravity created light in the earliest days of the universeSource: BGR.com Story by Joshua HawkinsLink: https://bgr.com/science/breakthrough-discovery-suggests-gravity-can-create-light/Story 2: World's first commercially available smart gun featuring fingerprint unlockingSource: Axios Story by Esteban L. HernandezLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/worlds-first-smart-gun-featuring-fingerprint-unlocking-hits-the-market/ar-AA19Q7FbSource: Gizmodo.com Story by Mack DeGeurinLink: https://gizmodo.com/smart-gun-firearm-biofire-technologies-1850337102Link: https://smartgun.com/ [website for the company making the gun]See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI35-4GdyLoStory 3: New electronic multifunctional patch for plants offers early detection of disease and other issuesSource: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology NewsLink: https://www.genengnews.com/agbio/plant-disease-early-detection-via-use-of-multifunctional-patch/Source 2: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade2232Story 4: Scientists have learned how to turn blood sugar into electricity to power insulin pump implantSource: Popular Mechanics Story by Tim NewcombLink: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a43468939/scientists-turn-blood-sugar-into-electricity/Source: ETH Zurich press releaseLink: https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2023/03/press-release-generating-power-with-blood-sugar.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 14 April 2023Story 1: New electric watercraft robot captures plastic and debris in rivers and lakesSource: Electrek.com Story by Peter JohnsonLink: https://electrek.co/2023/03/30/wasteshark-is-an-electric-catamaran-that-eats-plastic-in-the-water/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT4Qoe0B9tU&t=4sStory 2: Scientists have discovered that plants have voicesSource: Popular Mechanics Story by Jackie Appel Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a43467924/plants-have-had-voices-this-whole-time/Story 3: New Robotic hand can identify objects with just one graspSource: MIT News Story by Adam ZeweLink: https://news.mit.edu/2023/robotic-hand-can-identify-objects-just-one-grasp-0403Story 4: Astronauts will grow cultures of an incurable cancer in space to unlock its secretsSource: Braintumourresearch.orgLink: https://www.braintumourresearch.org/media/news/news-item/2023/03/24/brain-tumour-cells-heading-to-international-space-station For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Story 1: Surprising alternative to crude oil used to make a new recyclable plasticSource: ScienceAlert.com Story by Clare WatsonLink: https://tinyurl.com/4tdabtehStory 2: Amazing proof-of-concept demonstration shows a soldier controlling a robot surveillance dog with his thoughts!Source: UK’s Daily Mail Story by Stacy LiberatoreLink: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11896135/Killer-robot-dogs-controlled-soldiers-MINDS-trialed-Australian-army.htmlSee video here: https://tinyurl.com/4h4sey32Story 3: Scientists say habitats on Mars could be made from potato-based building materialsSource: Popular Science Story by Andrew PaulLink: https://www.popsci.com/technology/mars-starcrete-potato/Story 4: New app uses smartphone selfies to screen for pancreatic cancerSource: University of Washington Press ReleaseLink: https://www.washington.edu/news/2017/08/28/new-app-uses-smartphone-selfies-to-screen-for-pancreatic-cancer/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!