Category: Ralph Bond

Show Notes 19 July 2024 Story 1: Self-healing solar cells pave the way to a reliable solar future Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by the publication’s team Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/07/self-healing-solar-cells-pave-the-way-to-reliable-solar-future/ See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07705-5 See also: https://www.monash.edu/engineering/about/news/articles/2024/self-healing-solar-cells-could-become-reality Story 2: Green leather: Innovative plant-based substitute developed from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber Source: Phys.org Story by Science X…

Show Notes 5 July 2024 https://youtu.be/TNdsURNGrI0 Story 1: Energy company launches world’s first energy storage facility using molten salt. Source: The Cool Down Story by Wes Stenzel Link: 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-BB1oR6yp See also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-first-molten-salt-energy-storage See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbzr6sRks-w Story 2: First-ever 3D printer that gulps plastic, metal, chips to make layered devices –Innovative 3D printing method streamlines…

Show Notes 14 June 2024 Story 1: DeepMind’s AI program AlphaFold3 can predict the structure of every protein in the universe — and show how they function Source: Live Science Story by Nicholas Fearn Link: 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-BB1mZraA See also: https://alphafold.com/ Story 2: A robotic third thumb controlled by your toe could just be what you need…

Show Notes 7 June 2024 Story 1: This paint could clean both itself and the air.  Source: Scientific American Story by Kate Graham-Shaw Link: 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-Johnsen…

Show Notes 31 May 2024 Story 1: Edible gel promises hangover-free mornings. Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Ed Cara Link: https://gizmodo.com/edible-gel-hangover-cure-alcohol-toxins-drinking-1851478604 See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-gel-breaks-down-alcohol-in-the-body/ar-BB1mjCGk See 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 Young Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/jet-engine-cut-carbon-emissions See also: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/more-sustainable-jet-engine-prepared/ Story 3:…

Show 24 May 2024 Story 1: NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months. Source: Space.com Story by Samantha Mathewson Link: https://www.space.com/nasa-pulsed-plasma-rocket-mars-2-months-howe-industries See 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…

Show 17 May 2024 Story 1: Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off. Source: Electrek Story by Peter Johnson Link: https://electrek.co/2024/04/16/nissan-steps-up-all-solid-state-ev-battery-plans/ My comment – this is a key trend to follow – solid-state batteries for cars! First, what is a solid-state battery? Here is feedback from a Co-Pilot AI…