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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!

Show 3 May 2024Story 1: A simple injection could bring aging batteries back to life.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Rizwan ChoudhuryLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/aging-batteries-a-simple-injection-could-bring-them-back/ar-BB1jDNpd  Story 2: Scientists are growing crops with salt water that could help save us from starvation.Source: AgNews Story by Ellyn LapointeLink: https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---49686.htmSee also: https://www.salicrop.com/  Story 3: Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: https://www.zmescience.com/future/food-waste-diapers-sanitary-pads/Story 4: Lab grown mini colons advance colorectal cancer research.Source: MedicalExpress.com Story by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-mini-colons-advance-colorectal-cancer.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk4nAAQMxY4See also the study published in Nature.  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:Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest ithttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-packageApple Reportedly Slashes Apple Vision Pro Shipments Due to Unexpectedly Low Demandhttps://www.ign.com/articles/apple-reportedly-slashes-apple-vision-pro-shipments-due-to-unexpectedly-low-demandMeta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makershttps://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyonehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24138949/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-recommendations-setting-disableFallout games gather 5 million players in one day thanks to hit serieshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/fallout-games-gather-5m-players-in-one-day-news-in-briefNintendo Game Boy turns 35 years-oldhttps://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/worldtoday/game-boy-turns-35-years-old/103753922FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes 26 April 2024Story 1: Engineering household robots to have a little common sense - With help from a large language model, MIT engineers enabled robots to self-correct after missteps and carry on with their chores.Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer ChuLink: https://news.mit.edu/2024/engineering-household-robots-have-little-common-sense-0325  Story 2: Intel unveils largest-ever AI 'neuromorphic computer' that mimics the human brain.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-SabetLink: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/intel-unveils-largest-ever-ai-neuromorphic-computer-that-mimics-the-human-brainStory 3: Scientists develop new material that could allow rechargeable batteries to 'self-heal' - The new cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries is healable and highly conductive.Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick KazmerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/scientists-develop-new-material-that-could-allow-rechargeable-batteries-to-self-heal-we-are-very-excited-about-the-discovery/ar-BB1kH5yrStory 4: Engineer plans solar panel implant for human retina to retain eyesight.Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Ameya PalejaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/solar-panels-restore-visionSee also: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/03/solar-panels-in-your-eyeballs--this-engineer-is-looking-into-itFor 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:Movie Time! The Best, Worst, and Everything Else Movies of 2023 | Popzara PodcastHulu on Disney+ officially launches, bringing together Mickey Mouse and The Handmaid's TaleTwitch Bans Using ‘Intimate’ Body Parts As Green ScreensNYC’s AI Chatbot Tells Businesses to Break the Law – The MarkupIntel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud | Ars Technica'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' To Open To $135M Worldwide Box Office

Show Notes 12 April 2024All Medical Miracles this Week!Story 1: New self-powered throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Rebecca SohnLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/new-self-powered-throat-patch-could-help-people-speak-without-vocal-cords  Story 2: A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring.Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Daegan MillerLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-bioelectronic-mesh-capable-cardiac-tissues.htmlStory 3: Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications - First-of-its-kind device ‘tags’ an organ to monitor abnormal, life-threatening fluid leaks.Source: Northwestern University Story by Amanda MorrisLink: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/03/shape-shifting-ultrasound-stickers-detect-post-surgical-complications/Story 4: Implantable batteries can run on the body's own oxygen.Source: Phys.org Story by "Cell Press"Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-implantable-batteries-body-oxygen.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 5 April 2024Story 1: Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste — and it’s all thanks to cheese.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/eco-friendly-breakthrough-extracts-gold-out-of-e-waste-and-it-s-all-thanks-to-cheese/ar-BB1jjOUiSee also: Gold Recovery from E-Waste by Food-Waste Amyloid AerogelsStory 2: New soft humanoid robot by Toyota can pick things up with its whole body.Source: Wonderfulengineering.com Story by Jannat Un NisaLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-new-soft-humanoid-robot-by-toyota-can-pick-things-up-with-its-whole-body/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY-MD4gteeEStory 3: Scientists discover key to making plant-based protein with good texture.Source: SciTechDaily.com Story by University of Copenhagen Link: https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-key-to-making-plant-based-protein-with-good-texture/Story 4: Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity.Source: MIT News Story by Anne TraftonLink: https://news.mit.edu/2023/engineers-develop-vibrating-ingestible-capsule-1222See also: A vibrating ingestible bioelectronic stimulator modulates gastric stretch receptors for illusory satietyFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 29 March 2024Story 1: A new watchdog satellite will sniff out methane emissions from space.Source: The Washington Post Story by Nicolás RiveroLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a-new-watchdog-satellite-will-sniff-out-methane-emissions-from-space/ar-BB1jivlHSee also: https://www.edf.org/methanesatSee also: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2024/03/cutting-edge-methane-monitorSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuaigBiNvw&t=2s  Story 2: Honda unveils mind-controlled scooter, a hands-free VR mobility device. Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya PalejaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/honda-personal-mobility-xrSee also: Honda Combines Personal Mobility and VR in World's First Extended Reality Mobility Experience to Debut at SXSW 2024 [Honda Press Release]See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHB2woZZ0E  Story 3: Scientists create DVD-shaped disc that can hold more movies than you could see in your entire life.Source: Futurism.com Story by Victor TangermannLink: https://futurism.com/the-byte/dvd-shaped-disc-hold-more-movies-lifeSource: A 3D nanoscale optical disk memory with petabit capacityLink: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06980-ySource: DVD’s New Cousin Can Store More Than a Petabit Containing more data than the entire Internet can transmit in a secondLink: https://spectrum.ieee.org/data-storage-petabit-optical-discStory 4: RoboGuide: AI-powered robot dog developed to assist blind and visually impaired individuals.Source: The Science Times Story by Margaret DavisLink: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/48640/20240209/roboguide-ai-powered-robot-dog-developed-assist-blind-visually-impaired.htmSee video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/this-robot-is-the-ai-powered-seeing-eye-dog-of-the-future/vi-BB1jmKpAFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!