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Show Notes 1 March 2024Story 1: New invention could get rid of millions of batteries, scientists say.Source: The Independent Story by Andrew GriffinLink: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/batteries-invention-power-sound-energy-b2488170.html Story 2: MIT team creates open-source hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle - The Electric Vehicle Team has designed a motorcycle powered by H2 that can be built by riders.Source: Hydrogen Fuel News Story by Bret WilliamsLink: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cell-mit-motorcycle/8562427/See also: https://evt.mit.edu/blog/2022-12-10-hydrogen-powered-bike-intro/See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideoStory 3: A climate-friendly way to capture carbon dioxide in the air [using geothermal energy]Source: Technology.org Link: https://www.technology.org/2024/02/21/a-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/Source: TechXplore Story by Tatyana WoodallLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/a-geothermal-powered-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/ar-BB1ioYYaMore information: Martina Leveni et al, A potential for climate benign direct air CO2 capture with CO2-driven geothermal utilization and storage (DACCUS), Environmental Research Letters (2023). DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0924Story 4: Plant-Based Soft Medical RobotsSource: Medgadet.com Story by Conn HastingsLink: WARNING – the story below comes from Medgadget.com, but when I try the link I now get a warning, very weird, may be temporary. https://www.medgadget.com/2023/12/plant-based-soft-medical-robots.htmlSo here is an alternative source: ScienceDaily.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231023124412.htmSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G3K5SaTGDEFor 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:AT&T SERVICE RESTORED AFTER CUSTOMERS HIT BY WIDESPREAD CELLULAR OUTAGES IN THE U.S.GOOGLE PAY IS SHUTTING DOWN IN THE US LATER THIS YEARCHANGES WE’RE MAKING TO GOOGLE ASSISTANTWALMART IS BUYING VIZIO FOR $2.3 BILLION. HERE’S WHY IT’S BUYING A TV MANUFACTURER. – CBS NEWSGOOGLE’S GEMINI HAS TROUBLE DRAWING WHITE PEOPLEMICROSOFT CONFIRMS WHICH XBOX GAMES ARE GOING TO SWITCH, PLAYSTATION | ARS TECHNICA‘WHITE PRIVILEGE IS F–KING REAL’: GOOGLE GEMINI PRODUCT LEAD’S OLD TWEETS ALLEGEDLY RESURFACE AMID ‘WOKE’ AI IMAGE FIASCOSONY PLANS PC VR COMPATIBILITY FOR PSVR 2 LATER THIS YEARGOOGLE TESTS KILLING THE NEWSROG ALLY (2023) | GAMING HANDHELDS｜#PLAYALLYOURGAMES ｜ROG USAPOPZARA PRESS – THE LATEST BITS AND BYTES!FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes 23 February 2024Story 1: The company Bill Gates just backed is aiming to revolutionize air travel with a surprising resource.Source: The Cool Down Story by Jeremiah BudinLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-company-bill-gates-just-backed-is-aiming-to-revolutionize-air-travel-with-a-surprising-resource/ar-BB1igBwRSee also Viridos website https://www.viridos.com/And video here: https://m.facebook.com/ViridosNews/videos/watch-viridos-scientist-william-lambert-explain-how-photosynthesis-can-play-a-cr/1330048914407019/Story 2: At the Speed of Light: Unveiling the Chip That’s Reimagining AI ProcessingSource: SciTechDaily Story from University of PennsylvaniaLink: https://scitechdaily.com/at-the-speed-of-light-unveiling-the-chip-thats-reimagining-ai-processing/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feplkkP7n5c&t=3sStory 3: 3D-printed human brain tissue works like the real thing.Source: Live Science Story by Emily CookeLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3d-printed-human-brain-tissue-works-like-the-real-thing/ar-BB1hZfNhSource: Futurism Story by Victor TangermannLink: https://futurism.com/neoscope/scientists-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissueStory 4: Blood vessels made with 3D-printed ice could improve lab-grown organs - Molds of an organ's delicate blood vessel network can be made with 3D-printed ice, helping to overcome the intricacies of growing transplant organs in a lab.Source: NewScientist.com Story by Matthew SparkesLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2415964-blood-vessels-made-with-3d-printed-ice-could-improve-lab-grown-organs/#:~:text=Complex%20artificial%20organs%20could%20be%20created%20by%203D,that%20are%20required%20to%20develop%20lab-grown%20internal%20organsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 16 February 2024Story 1: Liquid metal RAM is first step towards shapeless computing — as well as spineless robots with octopus-like features and robots from a popular 90's Sci-Fi movie.Source: Techradar.com Story by Wayne WilliamsLink: https://www.techradar.com/pro/liquid-metal-ram-is-first-step-towards-shapeless-computing-as-well-as-spinless-robots-with-octopus-like-features-and-robots-from-a-popular-90s-sci-fi-movieStory 2: Scientists turn glass into a 'transparent' semiconductor with laserSource: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Rizwan ChoudhuryLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/scientist-turn-glass-into-a-transparent-semiconductor-with-laserStory 3: Europe’s deepest mine to become giant gravity batterySource: The Independent via MSN Story by Anthony CuthbertsonLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/europe-s-deepest-mine-to-become-giant-gravity-battery/ar-BB1hVJxbSource: Euronews.com Link: https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/06/this-disused-mine-in-finland-is-being-turned-into-a-gravity-battery-to-store-renewable-ene Story 4: A new AI-based risk prediction system could help catch deadly pancreatic cancer cases earlier Source: Technologyreview.com Story by Rhiannon Williams Link: https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/17/1086730/a-new-ai-based-risk-prediction-system-could-help-catch-deadly-pancreatic-cancer-cases-earlier/ For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 9 February 2024Story 1: Watch a robot with living muscles walk through waterSource: NewScientist.com Story by James WoodfordLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2414165-watch-a-robot-with-living-muscles-walk-through-water/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IesRn6ca-wsSee related news: Experts craft waterproof, low-voltage artificial muscles for bot motion.Story 2: NASA plans massive solar-powered electric plane for Mars mission.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/maggie-nasa-solar-powered-electric-plane-marsSee also: https://www.nasa.gov/general/mars-aerial-and-ground-global-intelligent-explorer/See also: https://mashable.com/article/nasa-mars-planeStory 3: Meet The Sirius Jet: The World's First Hydrogen-Powered VTOLSource: Simple Flying Story by Vyte KlisauskaiteLink: https://simpleflying.com/sirius-jet-hydrogen-powered-evtol/Story 4: Phone Attachment for Pupil Measurements with Any Skin ToneSource: Medgadget.com Story by Conn HastingsLink: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/11/phone-attachment-for-pupil-measurements-with-any-skin-tone.htmlSee also: Study in Scientific Reports: Racially fair pupillometry measurements for RGB smartphone cameras using the far-red spectrumFor 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:Apple Releases Apple Vision Pro Headsethttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-vision-pro-available-in-the-us-on-february-2/Hulu, Disney+ password crackdown kills account sharing on March 14https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hulu-disney-password-crackdown-kills-account-sharing-on-march-14/YouTube’s paid Music and Premium services now have more than 100 million subscribershttps://www.engadget.com/youtubes-paid-music-and-premium-services-now-have-more-than-100-million-subscribers-210008040.htmlFCC moves to outlaw AI-generated robocallsMisc.AMD Releases Ryzen 8000 G-Series ProcessorsCES 2024 Wrap-Up: AI Obsession, Transparent OLEDs, Giant Screens, AR Laptops, E Ink Toilets, Cute Robots, Interactive Plants and MoreThe State of Gaming: The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Games of 2023https://www.popzara.com/podcast/the-state-of-gaming-the-best-worst-and-everything-else-games-of-2023/FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes February 2, 2024Story 1: This small turbine can harness the power of passing cars.Source: CNN Story by Jacopo PriscoLink: https://www.cnn.com/world/small-turbine-harness-power-of-passing-cars-scn-climate-spc-intl/index.htmlSee video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=This+small+turbine+can+harness+the+power+of+passing+cars&&mid=344076B344FA66151EA7344076B344FA66151EA7&&FORM=VRDGARStory 2: Discovery enables cost-effective and eco-friendly green hydrogen production.Source: TechXplore Story by JooHyeon HeoLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-01-discovery-enables-effective-eco-friendly.htmlSee also: Study published in the journal Advanced MaterialsStory 3: World’s first electric flying passenger ship could drastically cut commute timesSource: The Cool Down Story by Jeremiah BudinLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/world-s-first-electric-flying-passenger-ship-could-drastically-cut-commute-times-it-will-revolutionize-how-we-travel/ar-BB1hu2T4Watch video on the company’s website: https://candela.com/See YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSkjdfaHxhwStory 4: Gene therapy administered via virus cures deafness in 11-year-old boySource: Futurism.com Story by Sharon AdarloLink: https://futurism.com/neoscope/gene-therapy-virus-deaf-boyFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes January 19, 2024Story 1: WaterCube: World’s first home air-to-water generator makes 120 gallons a day - ***featured at last week’s CES***Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Shubhangi DuaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-first-home-air-to-water-generatorSee also https://genesissystems.com/ces-ibs/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iwO7Cb1o8AStory 2: Perovskite LED stack emits light 1000x brighter than regular OLEDs – Key trend, here come PeLEDs!Source: Optics.org Link: https://optics.org/news/15/1/8See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/thousand-times-brighter-than-oled-how-cheap-material-bound-to-revolutionize-solar-panels-could-one-day-also-make-your-laptop-display-finally-readable-in-bright-sunlight/ar-AA1mT5KgStory 3: World's 1st graphene semiconductor could power future quantum computers - Scientists overcame a limitation in graphene to harness the material as a working semiconductor at terahertz frequencies with 10 times the mobility of silicon.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-SabetLink: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electronics/worlds-first-graphene-semiconductor-could-power-future-quantum-computersSee also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06811-0.epdfStory 4: New analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 targets for smarter, personalized treatments - Cancer drug discovery accelerated as hundreds of overlooked targets prioritized.Source: News-Medical.net Story by Communications Team Sanger InstituteLink: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240113/New-analysis-of-cancer-cells-identifies-370-targets-for-smarter-personalized-treatments.aspxSee also: https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/cancer-drug-discovery-accelerated-as-hundreds-of-overlooked-targets-prioritised/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes January 12, 20243 Science/Tech at CES 2024 that caught my eye:Headline: An instrument more sensitive than a canine’s nose developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Source: The Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/events/pnnl-ces-2024Headline: Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security showcased a variety of programs and technologies at CESSource: Department of Homeland Security websiteLink: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/ces-2024Headline: Crowdfunded hiking exoskeleton debuted this week at CESSource: GlobalData via MSN Story by Sarah BradyLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/crowdfunded-hiking-exoskeleton-set-for-debut/ar-AA1mpXgJSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDbSlarxb-kStory 2: eVince microreactor boasts 8+ years of nuclear power without using waterSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya PalejaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/microreactor-no-water-for-operationSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7zNs2nueQMStory 3: The British start-up plotting to make computer chips in spaceSource: The Telegraph Story by Howard MustoeLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-british-start-up-plotting-to-make-computer-chips-in-space/ar-AA1lWJmlStory 4: Researchers develop sustainable wound dressing hydrogel based on seaweed and carbonated waterSource: Phys.org Story by Science X staffLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/researchers-develop-sustainable-wound-dressing-hydrogel-based-on-seaweed-and-carbonated-water/ar-AA1lzcsYFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes January 5, 2024Story 1: This AI Robot Just Taught Itself How to WalkSource: WonderfulEngineering.com Story by TaimurLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-ai-transformer-robot-just-taught-itself-how-to-walk/See video here: http://tinyurl.com/549ykn78Story 2: Company unveils bladeless ‘honeycomb’ wind turbines Source: The Cool Down Story by Allison HuntLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/company-unveils-bladeless-honeycomb-wind-turbines-here-s-how-this-super-efficient-technology-could-let-clean-energy-take-another-leap-forward/ar-AA1lHuHWSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLjHdbaTOG4 *fast forward 30 seconds into the video. And the animations at the company’s website are great!Story 3: Innovative solar-powered clothing acts as personal air conditioningSource: Techspot Story by Rob ThubronLink: https://www.techspot.com/news/101237-beat-heat-innovative-solar-powered-clothing-acts-personal.htmlStory 4: A novel 3D body-on-chip printed device that could replace the need for drug and chemical safety testing on animals Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/3d-printed-body-on-chip-may-replace-animal-models-in-drug-testingAlso check out the official press release here: https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/new-device-could-replace-animals-used-in-drug-and-chemical-safety-testingSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miF7hAeUUSgFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!