Category: Show Notes

  • Battery Saving Tech, Hydrogen Fuel Motorcycle, Plant Based Robots w/ Ralph Bond

    Show Notes 1 March 2024 Story 1: New invention could get rid of millions of batteries, scientists say. Source: The Independent Story by Andrew Griffin Link: 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.…

  • Google Pay Shutting Down, Gemini Problems, Sony VR Coming to PC w/ Popzara

    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,…

  • Microalgae Biofuel, 3D-Printed Blood Vessel Tech, AI Chip Research w/ Ralph Bond

    Show Notes 23 February 2024 Story 1: The company Bill Gates just backed is aiming to revolutionize air travel with a surprising resource. Source: The Cool Down Story by Jeremiah Budin Link: 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-BB1igBwR See 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/ Microalgae Story 2: At the Speed of Light: Unveiling the Chip That’s Reimagining…

  • Liquid RAM, Gravity Batteries, Pancreatic Cancer AI w/ Ralph Bond

    Show Notes 16 February 2024 Story 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 Williams Link: 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-movie Story 2: Scientists turn glass into a ‘transparent’ semiconductor with laser Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story…

  • Robot w/ Living Muscles, NASA VTOL, Retinal Scanning Upgrade w/ Ralph Bond

    Show Notes 9 February 2024 Story 1: Watch a robot with living muscles walk through water Source: NewScientist.com Story by James Woodford Link: 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-ws See 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…

  • Apple Vision Pro Debut, Disney+ Password Sharing, nVidia 4080 Super w/ Popzara.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,…

  • Hydrofoil Boats, Gene Therapy, Capturing Car Wind w/ Ralph Bond

    Show Notes February 2, 2024 Story 1: This small turbine can harness the power of passing cars. Source: CNN Story by Jacopo Prisco Link: https://www.cnn.com/world/small-turbine-harness-power-of-passing-cars-scn-climate-spc-intl/index.html See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=This+small+turbine+can+harness+the+power+of+passing+cars&&mid=344076B344FA66151EA7344076B344FA66151EA7&&FORM=VRDGAR Story 2: Discovery enables cost-effective and eco-friendly green hydrogen production. Source: TechXplore           Story by JooHyeon Heo Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-01-discovery-enables-effective-eco-friendly.html See also: Study…

  • WaterCube, PeLED’s 1000x Brighter, World’s First Graphene Superconductor w/ Ralph Bond

    Show Notes January 19, 2024 Story 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 Dua Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-first-home-air-to-water-generator See also https://genesissystems.com/ces-ibs/ See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iwO7Cb1o8A Story 2: Perovskite LED stack emits light 1000x brighter than regular OLEDs – Key trend,…

  • Ralph’s CES 2024 Roundup, Mini Nuclear Reactors, and more

    Show Notes January 12, 2024 3 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 Laboratory Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/events/pnnl-ces-2024 Headline: Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security showcased a variety of programs and…