Category: Ralph Bond

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…

Show 10 May 2024 Story 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 Diaz Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91089861/this-genius-vampire-drone-is-designed-to-fly-forever See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FFx8VXjGw Story 2: World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail. Source: Interesting Engineering…

Show 3 May 2024 Story 1: A simple injection could bring aging batteries back to life. Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Rizwan Choudhury Link: 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 Lapointe Link: https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail—49686.htm See also: https://www.salicrop.com/ Story 3: Scientists…

Show Notes 26 April 2024 Story 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 Chu Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/engineering-household-robots-have-little-common-sense-0325 Story 2: Intel unveils largest-ever AI ‘neuromorphic computer’…

Show Notes 12 April 2024 All Medical Miracles this Week! Story 1: New self-powered throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords. Source: LiveScience.com Story by Rebecca Sohn Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/new-self-powered-throat-patch-could-help-people-speak-without-vocal-cords Jun Chen Story 2: A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring. Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Daegan Miller Link:…

Show Notes 5 April 2024 Story 1: Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste — and it’s all thanks to cheese. Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu Link: 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-BB1jjOUi See also: Gold Recovery from E-Waste by Food-Waste Amyloid Aerogels Remember, while gold is essential for electronics, other precious metals like silver, palladium, and platinum…

Show Notes 29 March 2024 Story 1: A new watchdog satellite will sniff out methane emissions from space. Source: The Washington Post Story by Nicolás Rivero Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a-new-watchdog-satellite-will-sniff-out-methane-emissions-from-space/ar-BB1jivlH See also: https://www.edf.org/methanesat See also: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2024/03/cutting-edge-methane-monitor See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuaigBiNvw&t=2s First, the article offers some background before the news: Story 2: Honda unveils mind-controlled scooter, a hands-free…

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.…