Category: Ralph Bond

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…

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’…