
Computer America
Technology Podcasts
Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.
Location:
Asheville, NC
Description:
Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.
Twitter:
@computeramerica
Language:
English
Contact:
5619061857
Website:
https://computeramerica.com/
Email:
Ben@ComputerAmerica.com
Episodes
Hair Loss Breakthrough: Light Therapy Suppresses Key Markers by 92%
3/13/2026
Show Notes 13 March 2026
Story 1: 3D Printing Soft Robots - Rotational multi-material printing offers intricate, programmable shapesSource: Harvard School of Engineering Story by Anne J. Manning
Link: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/3d-printing-soft-robots
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9K_mJjlxE
Story 2: AI robot vehicles learn to team up and extinguish fires in early trial
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Andrew Zinin
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-ai-robot-vehicles-team-extinguish.html
See research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0952197626000618?via%3Dihub
Story 3: New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Carly CassellaLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-light-therapy-can-suppress-a-key-marker-of-hair-loss-by-92
Story 4: Mapping Protein Production in Brain Cells Yields New Insights for Brain Disease - UC San Diego and Scripps Research scientists used a novel method to show that some memory neurons produce proteins at higher rates than others.
Source: UC San Diego Today Story by Susanne Clara Bard
Link: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/mapping-protein-production-in-brain-cells-yields-new-insights-for-brain-disease
Duration:00:34:57
Lidar Revolution: Affordable Solid-State Sensors Aim for Sub-$200 Price Point
3/6/2026
Show Notes 6 March 2026
Story 1: Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering Problem
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Link:
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-grew-mini-brains-then-trained-them-to-solve-an-engineering-problem
200,000 living human brain cells just learned to play Doom and this is just the start of it
Source: ZME Science
Link:https://www.zmescience.com/science/wetware-brain-doom-play/
Story 2: Sub-$200 Lidar Could Reshuffle Auto[mobile] Sensor Economics
Source: IEEE Spectrum Link:
https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-lidar-microvision-adas
Additional Info:
https://microvision.com/
Story 3: Magical Marvel: Tiny Fairy-Like Robot Flies by the Power of Wind and Light
Source: SciTechDaily.com
Link:
https://scitechdaily.com/magical-marvel-tiny-fairy-like-robot-flies-by-the-power-of-wind-and-light/
Story 4: Scientists uncover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer’s disease
Source: UCLA Newsroom Link:
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/scientists-uncover-why-some-brain-cells-resist-alzheimers-disease
Research Paper:
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)01487-4
Honorable Mentions
New plastic material could solve energy storage challenge, researchers report
Source: PennState News
Link:
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/new-plastic-material-could-solve-energy-storage-challenge-researchers-report
Research Paper:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10195-2
Why Perovskite LEDs Might Soon Replace Every Light in Your Home
Source: ZME Science
Link:
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/why-perovskite-could-replace-normal-leds/
Neither classical nor quantum: This computer lets light solve complex calculations Source: Interesting Engineering
Link:
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/computer-uses-light-to-solve-calculations
A new flexible AI chip for smart wearables is thinner than a human hair
Source: TechXplore.com
Duration:00:44:26
Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond
2/27/2026
Show Notes 27 February 2026
Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moon
Story 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawater
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawater
See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00341-2
Story 3: Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids
Source: Northwestern University
Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/02/paralysis-treatment-heals-lab-grown-human-spinal-cord-organoids
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01606-2
Story 4: Toward regenerative bioprinting: Magnetic mixer enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissues
Source: TechXplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-regenerative-bioprinting-magnetic-mixer-enables.html
See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00357-6
Honorable Mentions
Story: How to Compute with Electron Waves
Source: NewsBreak.com
Link: https://www.newsbreak.com/ieee-spectrum-319637150/4454843506865-how-to-compute-with-electron-waves
Story: This Silent Wind Turbine Solves Sailing’s Power Problem
Source: Yanko Design
Link: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/01/18/this-silent-wind-turbine-solves-sailings-power-problem/
Story: Army establishes new AI, machine learning career path for officers
Source: US Army Website
Link: https://www.army.mil/article/289843/army_establishes_new_ai_machine_learning_career_path_for_officers
Story: Smart chip could slash computing energy use by up to 5,000×
Source: Interesting Engineering via MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/hardware-and-devices/smart-chip-could-slash-computing-energy-use-by-up-to-5-000/ar-AA1UFiIN
Duration:00:27:27
Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond
2/20/2026
Show Notes 20 February 2026
Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a garden
Source: ArsTechnica.com
Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/watch-a-robot-swarm-bloom-like-a-garden/
See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ady7233
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2s
Story 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/belgian-startup-data-centers-electric-semi-trucks
See also: https://windrose.tech/
Story 3: World-first - supercomputer discovered this invisible flaw in all jet engines
Source: Slashgear.com
Link: https://www.slashgear.com/2093053/frontier-supercomputer-jet-engine-blade-simulation/
Story 4: Bubble Bots: Simple biocompatible microrobots autonomously target tumors Source: Caltech
Link: https://researchimpact.caltech.edu/research-news/bubble-bots-simple-biocompatible-microrobots-autonomously-target-tumors
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-025-02109-6
Honorable Mentions Story: Microbes in Space Mutated and Developed a Remarkable Ability Source: ScienceAlert.com
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/microbes-in-space-mutated-and-developed-a-remarkable-ability
Story: Scientists watch microscopic plant 'mouths' breathing in real time with palm-sized tool Source: Live Science
Link: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/scientists-watch-microscopic-plant-mouths-breathing-in-real-time-with-palm-sized-tool
Story: This Startup’s Air‑Powered Fuel Could Rewrite the Future of Energy
Source: Inc. Magazine
Link: https://www.inc.com/maria-jose-gutierrez-chavez/this-startups-air-powered-fuel-could-rewrite-the-future-of-energy/91296983
Story: Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/psychedelics-may-rewire-the-brain-to-treat-ptsd-scientists-are-finally-beginning-to-understand-how
Duration:00:36:10
DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond
2/13/2026
Show Notes 2/13/2026
AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
Source: BBC
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yo
Carbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant Model
Source: BusinessWire.com
Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-Model
Your future home might be framed with printed plastic
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2026/your-future-home-might-be-framed-with-printed-plastic-0203
A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color Source: ScienceDaily.com
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121550.htm
3D-printed passive cooling system cools data centers without fans or pumps Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/3d-printed-passive-cooling-data-centers
How we’re helping preserve the genetic information of endangered species with AI Source: Google's The Keyword Blog
Link: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-to-preserve-endangered-species/
The Navy’s Batwing Fighter Jet Promises Mach 4 Speed… But It’s Still Just a Concept
Source: YD Design
Link: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/02/06/the-navys-batwing-fighter-jet-promises-mach-4-speed-but-its-still-just-a-concept/
New study of chemical reactions in space 'could impact the [theories of the] origin of life in ways we hadn't thought of'
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/complex-building-blocks-of-life-can-form-on-space-dust-offering-new-clues-to-the-origins-of-life
Duration:00:39:46
Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond
2/6/2026
Tiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link:
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-tiny-silicon-accurate-matrix-multiplication.html#google_vignette
Research Paper:
https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1
Scientists Found an Untapped Energy Source Running Through Our Cells Source: Popular Mechanics Link:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a69927474/flexoelectricity-cells/
World’s first neuromorphic supercomputer nears reality with brain-inspired math Source: Interesting Engineering Link:
https://interestingengineering.com/science/world-first-neuromorphic-supercomputer-us
Wireless device ‘speaks’ to the brain with light Source: Northwestern University Link:
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/12/wireless-device-speaks-to-the-brain-with-light
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVIKYOKcKoo
Teen inventor solves car blind spots with brilliant new tech! Source: Inside Edition Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHJnUHJIcgQ
Ingestible Bioprinter Treats GI Tract Injuries from Inside the Body Source: Inside Precision Medicine Link:
https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/patient-care/ingestible-bioprinter-treats-gi-tract-injuries-from-inside-the-body/
World’s first cryogen-free superconducting motor promises 99.5% efficiency for aviation Source: Interesting Engineering Link:
https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/world-first-cryogen-free-superconducting-motor
New breakthrough to restore aging joints could help treat osteoarthritis Source: ScienceAlert.com Link:
https://www.sciencealert.com/new-breakthrough-to-restore-aging-joints-could-help-treat-osteoarthritis
Quantum tools set to transform life science, researchers say Source: Phys.org Link:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/quantum-tools-set-to-transform-life-science-researchers-say/ar-AA1Uj3Hc
Duration:00:36:31
3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond
1/23/2026
Show Notes 23 January 2026
Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flight
Source: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcement
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htm
See also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007
Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AI
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/new-physics-shortcut-lets-laptops-tackle-quantum-problems-once-reserved-for-supercomputers-and-ai
Story 3: Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita Sinha
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-maglev-hits-435-mph-in-2-seconds
Honorable Mentions
Story: This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones
Source: CNN Story by Rebecca Calms
Link: https://www.cnn.com/science/diamanti-3d-printed-concrete-sustainable-bridge-hnk-spc-intl
Story: New drug stalls Alzheimer's development in breakthrough trial
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-drug-stalls-alzheimers-development-in-breakthrough-trial
Story: Scientists build a quantum computer that can repair itself using recycled atoms
Source: Phys.org Story by Robert Egan
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-scientists-quantum-recycled-atoms.html
Story: New Image Sensor Breaks Optical Limits – My subhead: a lens‑free system that achieves sub‑micron, 3D resolution across a wide field of view, something previously considered impossible with optical wavelengths
Source: University of Connecticut Story by Sarah Redmond
Link: https://today.uconn.edu/2025/12/new-image-sensor-breaks-optical-limits/
Duration:00:30:47
Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond
1/16/2026
Show Notes 16 January 2026
Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satellite
NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings
Source: NASA
Link: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air
Source: Gizmodo.com
Link: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
Robots Smaller Than Salt Grains Can Now Think for Themselves
Source: ScienceBlog.com
Link: https://scienceblog.com/robots-smaller-than-salt-grains-can-now-think-for-themselves/
Honorable Mentions
New 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficient
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-3d-chips-could-make-electronics-faster-and-more-energy-efficient-0618
Robot achieves 0.053 mm micro-precision in the world’s first robotic cataract surgery
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/health/ucla-robotic-cataract-surgery-breakthrough
This Soft Robot Is 100% Edible, Including the Battery - It’s designed to feed medication to wild boars, but you can eat it too
Source: IEEE Spectrum
Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/soft-edible-robot
Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water
Source: TechXplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-12-coffee-contaminated.html
Duration:00:36:37
CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia
1/15/2026
Calcopia.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Herman Exum, Tech Reporter.Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will.Topics:Samsung Unveils World’s First 130-Inch Micro RGB TV Featuring Next-Generation Color and Bold New Design – Samsung Global Newsroom
CES – The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World
Samsung Family Hub™️ | Samsung US | Samsung USA
Introducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What’s Next in Mobile Innovation
LG CES 2026 | LG Global
Luna Band: Displayless health tracker without subscription, with voice | heise online
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | 27 to 31.5 Inches | Gaming Monitors|ROG – Republic of Gamers|ROG USA
Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum – Google Search
Lepro AMI – Lepro US
The ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses let you game anywhere on a 171-inch 240Hz virtual screen
IXI – The world’s first autofocus eyewear
Vision Care at the Speed of Sight – Eyebot
Project AVA: 3D Hologram AI Desk Companion | Razer United States
RayNeo AR Smart Glasses | Official Olympic Partner
Clicks Communicator: the ultimate communication companion
LEGO® SMART Play™ System | Official LEGO® Shop US
C-200 Ultrasonic 8″ Chef’s Knife – Seattle Ultrasonics
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition | Premium 14 inch AI PC for business | 21NSCTO1WWUS2 | Lenovo US
Feeder Vista – Birdfy
LG Electronics Presents LG ClOiD Home Robot To Demonstrate “Zero Labor Home” at CES 2026
Throne Science
Duration:01:13:03
Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond
1/9/2026
Main Stories
Story 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplastics
Source: Phys.org
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.html
Story 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while driving
Source: Purdue University
Link: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/
Story 3: An iron-on electronic circuit to create wearable tech
Source: American Chemical Society press release
Link: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.html
Story 4: CES News: Headset for the blind uses AI and haptics to guide the user.
Source: A company called .lumen
Links: https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H6D01duRc
Honorable Mentions
Story: New Algorithm Dramatically Speeds Up Stroke Detection Scans
Source: NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Link: https://engineering.nyu.edu/news/new-algorithm-dramatically-speeds-stroke-detection-scans
Story: New materials yank ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Source: ScienceNewsExplores.org
Link: https://www.snexplores.org/article/mof-filter-pfas-forever-chemicals-water
Story: World’s smallest AI supercomputer can fit in your pocket, run without server or GPUs
Source: Interesting Engineering
Links: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-world-smallest-ai-supercomputer, https://tiiny.ai/, https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2025/12/worlds-smallest-mini-pc-thats-about-the-size-of-a-smartphone-unveiled
Story: Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient: Algae
Source: EurekAlert!.org
Links: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109918, https://hexaconstruction.media/article/34059-algae-based-asphalt-shrugs-off-freezing-temperatures-and-reduces-carbon-output
Story: Scientists discover 'magical' material that's stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzying
Source: The Cool Down on MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-discover-magical-material-that-s-stronger-than-steel-and-lighter-than-aluminum-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1RyiNJ
Duration:00:38:34
00 - Video of Shows - 2026-01-02 09-22-15
1/4/2026
Show Notes for Computer America
Story 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI traininghttps://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-real-world-helper-exoskeletons-closer.htmlhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ads8652Story 2: New Augmented Reality Tech Can Turn Any Surface into Keyboardhttps://news.utdallas.edu/science-technology/augmented-reality-tech-keyboard-2025/Story 3: Supercomputer Creates One of the Most Realistic Virtual Brains Ever Seenhttps://www.sciencealert.com/supercomputer-creates-one-of-the-most-realistic-virtual-brains-ever-seenhttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1531823138015033https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Xcx0dDwGQStory 4: Scientists Discover a Way to 'Recharge' Aging Human Cellshttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-a-way-to-recharge-aging-human-cellshttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2505237122https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHbSqcemBW8Honorable Mentions
Story: CES product announcement: world’s first sonic toothbrush equipped with SmartNose, an integrated connected sensor designed to analyze breath biomarkers in real timehttps://tryautobrush.com/Story: AI trained on bacterial genomes produces never-before-seen proteinshttps://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/generative-ai-meets-the-genome/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09749-7Story: Department of Energy, PNNL Partner to Power the Nation’s Bioeconomyhttps://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/department-energy-pnnl-partner-power-nations-bioeconomyStory: Astro Mechanica teams with UK SME Helix to build hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of supersonic aircrafthttps://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/astro-mechanica-helix-supersonic-engines-electric-motors/
Duration:00:36:34
Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/ Ralph Bond
12/22/2025
Calcopia.
Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will.
Topics:
https://www.engadget.com/transportation/waymo-vehicles-are-operating-again-in-san-francisco-following-a-power-outage-112924838.html
https://mashable.com/article/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-revoked-ai
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/larry-ellison-gives-404-billion-guarantee-paramount-bid-warner-bros-2025-12-22
https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-annas-archive-3627023
Duration:01:30:45
Haptic Tech for Blind Users, Bio-Lasers, and Amazon's Internet Race w/ Ralph Bond
12/19/2025
Show Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day
1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites.Popular Science ArticleResearch Paper2. Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge Laser TechnologyBioengineer.org ArticleOptics.org ArticleResearch Paper3. What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rivalIndependent.co.uk ArticleAbout Amazon AnnouncementAmazon Leo Website4. MIT's injectable brain chips could treat disease without surgeryNewAtlas.com ArticleSpin-off Company WebsiteVideoHonorable MentionsLiveScience.com ArticleNational Geographic ArticleOregon State University ArticleSpaceConnect.com.au Article
Duration:00:39:33
3-Minute EV Charging, Quantum Battery Breakthrough, and AI-Guided Smart Bandages w/ Ralph Bond
12/12/2025
Show Notes
Featured Storieshttps://electrek.co/2025/11/20/hyundai-cut-ev-charging-time-3-minutes/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031612.htmhttps://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.180401https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-bandage-ai-electrical-stimulationHonorable Mentionshttps://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/focused-ultrasound-passes-first-test-treatment-brain-cancer-childrenhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adq6645https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/research-team-develops-game-changing-material-that-could-transform-future-buildings-challenges-the-idea/ar-AA1QXvLghttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/evolution/science-history-experiment-shows-mutations-arise-spontaneously-supporting-pillar-of-darwinian-evolution-nov-20-194https://www.sciencealert.com/breakthrough-helps-scientists-grow-more-realistic-human-brain-modelshttps://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202509452https://www.slashgear.com/2009844/mit-one-step-closer-building-sized-concrete-batteries/https://news.mit.edu/2025/concrete-battery-now-packs-ten-times-power-1001
Duration:00:32:47
Space Solar Power, Power Saving Chiplets, Water Harvesting from Tomatoes w/ Ralph Bond
12/5/2025
Show Notes: 5 December 2025
Story 1: Startup develops incredible tech to pull water from unexpected source: 'This is just the beginning of what's possible'LinkSee alsoSee alsoVideo hereStory 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power-saving chipletLinkSee alsoStory 3: Space-based US solar firm breaks world record for beaming wireless electricityLinkSee alsoStory 4: Artificial cartilage mimics natural flexibility with adjustable structureLinkSee research paper hereHonorable Mentions
Story: Russian airline introduces a humanoid robot cabin crew on flightsLinkSee video hereStory: A New Generation? Could Rolls-Royce’s Hydrogen Engine Concept Redefine Jet Power?LinkStory: Scientists Just Unveiled a Lunar Robot So Smart It Might Replace AstronautsLinkStory: The 19 best Christmas gifts for science lovers (and nerds)Link
Duration:00:37:09
Vertical Solar Towers, Space Grown Protein, Sunflower Power w/ Ralph Bond
11/28/2025
Story 1
Title: 3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50%
Source: New Atlas
Links:
Solar Towers ElectricityJanta Power Closes $5.5 Million Seed Round to Power the Future of Clean EnergyStory 2
Title: European Space Agency to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut Urine
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Links:
ESA to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut UrineEurope wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut peeStory 3
Title: This Sunflower-Based Protein Could Be the Future of Vegan Meat Alternatives
Source: SciTechDaily.com
Link: Sunflower-Based Protein for Vegan Meat AlternativesStory 4
Title: Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbs
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Link: Joint Regeneration Key DiscoveryHonorable Mentions
Story: US scientists make alloys tough enough to withstand nuclear fusion’s Sun-like heat
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: New Alloys for Fusion Reactors
Story: Scientists Are Literally Growing Metal
Source: Popular Mechanics via MSN
Links:
Scientists Are Literally Growing MetalResearch PaperStory: Floating device turns raindrops into electricity
Source: ScienceDaily.com
Link: Floating Device Turns Raindrops into Electricity
Story: 12 Times the Speed of Sound? A Look at The World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Powered By Hydrogen Fuel
Source: SimplyFlying.com
Links:
World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Hydrogen FuelHypersonix Company Website
Duration:00:36:18
Microwave CPU, Green Displays, New Kevlar w/ Ralph Bond
11/21/2025
Show Notes
Story 1: Computing and AILiveScience ArticleResearch PaperCornell Chronicle PostingStory 2: Sustainable MaterialsTechXplore ArticleResearch PaperStory 3: Next-Gen ArmorPopular Mechanics ArticleResearch PaperNew Scientist ArticleStory 4: Medical TechMIT News ArticleHonorable MentionsPhys.org ArticleColumbia Engineering Article3Dprinting.com ArticleTechXplore Article
Duration:00:33:52
Charging Roads, Tank-Killer Robots, and Airborne 5G Networks w/ Ralph Bond
11/14/2025
Show Notes: 14 November 2025
Main Stories
Story 1: Wireless Charging RoadsWireless Charging Highway PowerElectreonFirst Highway Charges Cars as They DriveStory 2: Tank-Killer RobotMeet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armorSwarmbotics AIStory 3: Airborne 5G/6G NetworkBeyond 5GSkydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G Tactical NetworkSkydweller AeroIntelligent Radio Access Network for Beyond 5G Resilient Tactical NetworksStory 4: Universal KidneyBreakthrough: Scientists Create 'Universal' Kidney to Match Any Blood TypeUniversal Kidney ResearchHonorable Mentions
Story: Regrowing Tooth EnamelDentists Could Soon 'Regrow' Your Tooth Enamel with a Simple GelEnamel Regrowth ResearchStory: Slashing Household Energy UseStartup unveils incredible tech that could slash household energy useStory: Printing Solar CellsPrinting Solar Cells Like NewspaperStory: Fire-Fighting RobotThis First-Year Student Invented a Fire-Fighting Robot
Duration:00:39:45
Fungal Computers, Hydrogen Tractors, and Restoring Sight w/ Ralph Bond
11/7/2025
Bonus Fun Virtual Experiencehttps://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66Main StoriesNeural organics lead to lower energy costs, faster calculation speedshttps://news.osu.edu/powered-by-mushrooms-living-computers-are-on-the-rise/https://bioengineer.org/mushroom-powered-technology-the-emergence-of-living-computers/https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0328965https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15768565/kubota-worlds-first-hydrogen-selfdriving-tractor-unveiledhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIBOK_fkfUhttps://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/10/eye-prosthesis.htmlhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2501396It only took two hours for a visible differencehttps://www.zmescience.com/science/neurology-science/scientists-reverse-alzheimers-in-mice-with-a-single-injection/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-025-02426-1Honorable Mentionshttps://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-production-takes-flight-at-hamburg-airport-with-new-infrastructure-roadmap/8573558/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/smart-elastomer-muscles-give-soft-robotics-record-2000x-lifting-capability/ar-AA1P4fo5?ocid=BingNewsVerpthey're expected to last longer and charge fasterhttps://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/toyota-to-launch-worlds-first-ev-with-a-solid-state-battery-by-2027-theyre-expected-to-last-longer-and-charge-fasterhttps://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/43380876.htmlhttps://www.recycling-magazine.com/2024/05/21/ai-identifies-batteries-in-the-waste-stream/https://lionvision.co.uk/
Duration:00:39:12
Medical Tech & Science Special: In-Body 3D Printing, Brain Implants, and Living Robots w/ Ralph Bond
10/24/2025
Show Notes 24 October 2025
Story 1: 3D-Printer Prints Living Tissue Inside Human Bodyhttps://www.electronicsforu.com/news/3d-printer-prints-living-tissue-inside-human-bodyMiniature 3D-printed objects inside the bodyhttps://3dprintingindustry.com/news/stuttgart-research-advances-in-body-3d-printing-with-new-e1-8m-grant-245344/Story 2: Breakthrough Brain Implant from NYU Abu Dhabi Enables Safer, More Precise Drug Deliveryhttps://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/news/latest-news/science-and-technology/2025/october/nyuad-researchers-spiral-brain-implant.htmlhttps://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2552/ae0523Story 3: Tiny living robots made from human cells could one day deliver medicinehttps://knowridge.com/2025/09/tiny-living-robots-made-from-human-cells-could-one-day-deliver-medicine/https://www.technologynetworks.com/biopharma/news/biobots-made-from-human-lung-cells-may-enable-more-targeted-drug-delivery-405224Story 4: Smart shoe insert could improve mobility for people with walking problemshttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-smart-insert-mobility-people-problems.htmlHonorable Mentions
Story: Engineers Create Soft Robots That Can Literally Walk on Waterhttps://scitechdaily.com/engineers-create-soft-robots-that-can-literally-walk-on-water/Story: First drug treatment for sleep apnea may be within reachhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-drug-treatment-apnea.htmlStory: Bricklaying robot stacks 360 blocks an hour to speed up homebuildinghttps://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/22916/bricklaying-robot-stacks-360-blocks-an-hour-to-speed-up-homebuildinghttps://www.fbr.com.au/view/hadrianhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMIDJB3Pd-MStory: Tumbleweed rover tests demonstrate transformative technology for low-cost Mars explorationhttps://phys.org/news/2025-09-tumbleweed-rover-technology-mars-exploration.htmlhttps://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2025/EPSC-DPS2025-1775.html
Duration:00:41:12
