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Show Notes 5 July 2024Story 1: Energy company launches world's first energy storage facility using molten salt.Source: The Cool Down Story by Wes StenzelLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/energy-company-launches-world-s-first-energy-storage-facility-using-molten-salt-groundbreaking-technologies-can-change-our-world-towards-a-more-sustainable-future/ar-BB1oR6ypSee also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-first-molten-salt-energy-storageSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbzr6sRks-wStory 2: First-ever 3D printer that gulps plastic, metal, chips to make layered devices -Innovative 3D printing method streamlines multi-materials manufacturing Source: Science Daily Story by University of MissouriLink: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240624125422.htmSee also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/first-ever-3d-printer-that-gulps-plastic-metal-chips-to-make-layered-devices/ar-BB1oQjJCSee also:  https://optics.org/news/15/6/38Story 3: Researchers make ‘green’ [modular] floor to replace steel [in multistory buildings]Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory NewsLink: https://www.ornl.gov/news/researchers-make-green-floor-replace-steelStory 4: Researchers [repurpose a video gaming device to] develop technology that may allow stroke patients to undergo rehab at homeSource: MedicalXpress Story from NYU Tandon School of EngineeringLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-technology-patients-rehab-home.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 28 June 2024Story 1: New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural wasteSource: Tech Xplore Story by Rob MitchumLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/ar-BB1nkWqySee also: https://today.uic.edu/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/Story 2: Imagine powering your phone with carbon dioxideSource: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Anthropocene TeamLink: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/04/co2-in-electricity-out-with-this-new-generator/See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47040-xStory 3: Scientists found an algae-based power source with negative carbon emissionsSource: BGR.com Story by Joshua HawkinsLink: https://bgr.com/science/scientists-found-a-power-source-with-negative-carbon-emissions/See also: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1749Story 4: ‘Space hairdryer’ uses shockwaves to regenerate heart cells post-surgerySource: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://interestingengineering.com/science/space-hairdryer-regenerates-heart-cellsSee also: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae341/7695522For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 21 June 2024Story 1: The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirmsSource: LiveScience.com Story by Emily CookeLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/the-brain-can-store-nearly-10-times-more-data-than-previously-thought-study-confirmsSee also: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38658027/Story 2: Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D cameraSource: Phys.org Story by Science X StaffLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-leverage-inkjet-printing-to-make-a-portable-multispectral-3d-camera/ar-BB1o6VvQTo fully understand how ink jet printing mechanics were used to create this breakthrough camera see this research paper: https://opg.optica.org/oe/fulltext.cfm?uri=oe-32-13-23510&id=55164    Story 3: Researchers report exceptionally small implant for future vision correctionSource: MedicalXpress.com Story by Emma FryLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-exceptionally-small-implant-future-vision.htmlSee also: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.202304169Story 4: Virginia Tech researcher creates new [medical] tool to move tiny bioparticles - "invisible tweezers" use robotics and acoustic energy to achieve what human hands cannot.Source: Virginia Tech Website Story by Alex ParrishLink: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/05/eng-me-tian-acoustic-tweezer-robotics-science-advances.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

 Show Notes 14 June 2024Story 1: DeepMind's AI program AlphaFold3 can predict the structure of every protein in the universe — and show how they functionSource: Live Science Story by Nicholas FearnLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/deepmind-s-ai-program-alphafold3-can-predict-the-structure-of-every-protein-in-the-universe-and-show-how-they-function/ar-BB1mZraASee also: https://alphafold.com/Story 2: A robotic third thumb controlled by your toe could just be what you needSource: Metro Story by Katherine FidlerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-robotic-third-thumb-controlled-by-your-toe-could-just-be-what-you-need/ar-BB1nkC7Z?ocid=BingNewsSerpSee also: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2024/06/05/robotic-third-thumb-set-to-supercharge-your-productivity/See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/robotic-third-thumb-helps-perform-challenging-tasks-single-handedly/vi-BB1nm9dl?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=24Another video here after commercial: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/this-robotic-thumb-is-designed-to-help-you-enhance-productivity-at-work/vi-BB1nosX4Story 3: Scientists develop ultra-thin battery for smart contact lenses that could be charged by tearsSource: CNBC Story by Nessa AnwarLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/scientists-develop-ultra-thin-battery-for-smart-contact-lenses-that-could-be-charged-by-tears/ar-BB1nHZftSee also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-made-batteries-powered-by-tears-for-smart-contact-lenses/ar-BB1nOPm7See the video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/the-super-thin-battery-that-could-power-smart-contact-lenses/vi-BB1nHZeh?t=62Story 4: Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computersSource: Medical Xpress Story by Zach WinnLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mouth-based-touchpad-enables-people-living-with-paralysis-to-interact-with-computers/ar-BB1nKDGsSee video here: https://augmental.notion.site/Augmental-Announces-Head-Tracking-Support-for-All-MouthPads-A-New-Level-of-Hands-Free-Computer-Cont-37357d3a25a2459fac8df4d8c548db3cFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 7 June 2024Story 1: This paint could clean both itself and the air. Source: Scientific American Story by Kate Graham-ShawLink: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/self-cleaning-paint-could-break-down-pollutants-on-surfaces-and-from-the-air/See also: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acscatal.3c06203  Story 2: Two teens won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water.Source: Business Insider Story by Ellyn Lapointe and Morgan McFall-JohnsenLink: https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-win-fifty-thousand-for-ultrasound-microplastic-filtration-device-2024-5Story 3: This autonomous robot has invented the world’s best shock absorber.Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Shaheer ShahzadLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-autonomous-robot-has-invented-the-worlds-best-shock-absorber/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSg8Fq0vwsStory 4: Wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow.Source: ScienceDaily News from University of California, San DiegoLink: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225226.htmSee also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/wearable-ultrasound-patch-enables-continuous-non-invasive-monitoring-of-cerebral-blood-flow/ar-BB1mS3ZI?ocid=BingNewsSerpFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 31 May 2024Story 1: Edible gel promises hangover-free mornings.Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Ed CaraLink: https://gizmodo.com/edible-gel-hangover-cure-alcohol-toxins-drinking-1851478604See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-gel-breaks-down-alcohol-in-the-body/ar-BB1mjCGkSee also: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2430828-edible-gel-prevents-and-treats-alcohol-intoxication-in-mice/Story 2: NASA is making a jet engine core for the 1st hybrid-electric airliner engine.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Chris YoungLink: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/jet-engine-cut-carbon-emissionsSee also: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/more-sustainable-jet-engine-prepared/Story 3: Intel’s Aurora achieves exascale to become the fastest AI system.Source: AI News Story by Ryan DawsLink: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2024/05/13/intel-aurora-exascale-to-become-fastest-ai-system/ Story 4: Surgery robot conducts precise operation on corn kernel.Source: ScienceTimes.com Story by Conelisa N. HubillaLink: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/50356/20240524/surgery-robot-corn-kernel-microsurgery.htmSee also: https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202405/24-020E/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgRAkBNFMHkFor 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:Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund processhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/spotify-wont-open-source-car-thing-but-starts-refund-processICQ will stop working June 26https://icq.com/desktop/en?Amazon Prime makes Grubhub permanent for Prime Membershttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/amazon-prime-grubhub-subscription.htmlGoogle Refines AI Search Overviews After Odd Resultshttps://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-refines-ai-search-overviews-after-odd-results-38ad78e3Sony’s PS State of Play ShowMisc.Microsoft Arm Copilot+https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/05/20/introducing-copilot-pcsThe State of Gaming May 2024: Ghost of Tsushima PC, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Paper Mario, Hades 2, V Rising, Homeworld 3, Duck Detective, Endless Ocean, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Furiosahttps://www.popzara.com/podcast/the-state-of-gaming-may-2024-ghost-of-tsushima-pc-senuas-saga-hellblade-2-paper-mario-hades-2-v-rising-homeworld-3-duck-detective-endless-ocean-microsofts-copilot-and-furiFOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show 24 May 2024Story 1: NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months.Source: Space.com Story by Samantha MathewsonLink: https://www.space.com/nasa-pulsed-plasma-rocket-mars-2-months-howe-industriesSee video here: https://www.howeindustries.net/ppr   Story 2: Robotic “SuperLimbs” could help moonwalkers recover from falls - A new MIT system could help astronauts conserve energy and extend missions on the lunar surface.Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer ChuLink: https://news.mit.edu/2024/robotic-superlimbs-could-help-moonwalkers-recover-from-falls-0515See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wED3lBVopq4&t=1sStory 3: Scientists make ‘living plastic’ with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution - The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way rebar reinforces concrete.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-make-living-plastic/See video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfbwA7DKHQ&t=10sStory 4: Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients.Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Heriot-Watt University Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-swallowable-sensors-gut-movement-problems.html#google_vignetteFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show 17 May 2024Story 1: Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off.Source: Electrek Story by Peter JohnsonLink: https://electrek.co/2024/04/16/nissan-steps-up-all-solid-state-ev-battery-plans/Story 2: Groundbreaking microcapacitors could power chips of the future - Scientists developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices.Source: CleanTechnica.com Story from US Department of EnergyLink: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/07/groundbreaking-microcapacitors-could-power-chips-of-the-future/See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07365-5Story 3: Company develops innovative magnetic train that can operate with existing infrastructure.Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick KazmerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/company-develops-innovative-magnetic-train-that-can-operate-with-existing-infrastructure-an-easily-usable-technology/ar-AA1nLnwLSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m6nJM8DQ4MHere’s a video with a very good explanation of the technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG8SL9TLI8sStory 4: A deaf toddler can hear thanks to a world-first gene treatment that took just 16 minutes.Source: Business Insider Story by Serafina KennyLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-deaf-toddler-can-hear-thanks-to-a-world-first-gene-treatment-that-took-just-16-minutes/ar-BB1m5VVb?ocid=BingNewsSerpSee also: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-uk-girl-groundbreaking-gene-therapy.htmlSee video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/deaf-girl-reacts-to-mothers-voice-after-hearing-restored/vi-BB1m5Skc?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=5For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show 10 May 2024Story 1: This genius ‘vampire drone’ is designed to fly forever - The drones feed on electricity from power lines to ensure they can keep flying.Source: Fast Company Story by Jesus DiazLink: https://www.fastcompany.com/91089861/this-genius-vampire-drone-is-designed-to-fly-foreverSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FFx8VXjGwStory 2: World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Prabhat Ranjan MishraLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/10-basketball-court-sized-world-s-largest-electric-cargo-ship-sets-sail/ar-AA1nQRRVSee also: https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/02/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-launches-in-china/See also: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260352/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-starts-service-between-chinas-major-coastal-cities  Story 3: Space-based solar power may be one step closer to reality, thanks to this key test.Source: Space.com Story by Tereza PultarovaLink: https://www.space.com/space-based-solar-power-technology-demonstrationSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnvhwVdiFo&t=2s Story 4: Scientists Make Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment Source: Newsweek Story by Pandora Dewan  Link: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-breakthrough-chronic-pain-treatment-1894614 See also: Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces.  For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!