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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 on the lunar surface.


Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu


Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/robotic-superlimbs-could-help-moonwalkers-recover-from-falls-0515


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wED3lBVopq4&t=1s




Story 3: Scientists make ‘living plastic’ with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution - The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way rebar reinforces concrete.

Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu


Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-make-living-plastic/


See video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfbwA7DKHQ&t=10s


Story 4: Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients.


Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Heriot-Watt University 


Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-swallowable-sensors-gut-movement-problems.html#google_vignette



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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/



Story 2: Groundbreaking microcapacitors could power chips of the future - Scientists developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices.


Source: CleanTechnica.com Story from US Department of Energy


Link: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/07/groundbreaking-microcapacitors-could-power-chips-of-the-future/


See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07365-5



Story 3: Company develops innovative magnetic train that can operate with existing infrastructure.


Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer


Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/company-develops-innovative-magnetic-train-that-can-operate-with-existing-infrastructure-an-easily-usable-technology/ar-AA1nLnwL


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m6nJM8DQ4M


Here’s a video with a very good explanation of the technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG8SL9TLI8s



Story 4: A deaf toddler can hear thanks to a world-first gene treatment that took just 16 minutes.


Source: Business Insider Story by Serafina Kenny
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-deaf-toddler-can-hear-thanks-to-a-world-first-gene-treatment-that-took-just-16-minutes/ar-BB1m5VVb?ocid=BingNewsSerp


See also: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-uk-girl-groundbreaking-gene-therapy.html


See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/deaf-girl-reacts-to-mothers-voice-after-hearing-restored/vi-BB1m5Skc?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=5



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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 Story by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra


Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/10-basketball-court-sized-world-s-largest-electric-cargo-ship-sets-sail/ar-AA1nQRRV


See also: https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/02/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-launches-in-china/


See also: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260352/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-starts-service-between-chinas-major-coastal-cities
  

Story 3: Space-based solar power may be one step closer to reality, thanks to this key test.


Source: Space.com Story by Tereza Pultarova


Link: https://www.space.com/space-based-solar-power-technology-demonstration


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnvhwVdiFo&t=2s

Story 4: Scientists Make Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment

Source: Newsweek Story by Pandora Dewan 

Link: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-breakthrough-chronic-pain-treatment-1894614

See also: Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces. 


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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 turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads.


Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu


Link: https://www.zmescience.com/future/food-waste-diapers-sanitary-pads/




Story 4: Lab grown mini colons advance colorectal cancer research.


Source: MedicalExpress.com Story by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne


Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-mini-colons-advance-colorectal-cancer.html


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk4nAAQMxY4


See also the study published in Nature.  



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Topics:Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest it

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-package

Apple Reportedly Slashes Apple Vision Pro Shipments Due to Unexpectedly Low Demand

https://www.ign.com/articles/apple-reportedly-slashes-apple-vision-pro-shipments-due-to-unexpectedly-low-demand

Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers

https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22

Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24138949/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-recommendations-setting-disable

Fallout games gather 5 million players in one day thanks to hit series

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fallout-games-gather-5m-players-in-one-day-news-in-brief

Nintendo Game Boy turns 35 years-old

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/worldtoday/game-boy-turns-35-years-old/103753922

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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' that mimics the human brain.


Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-Sabet


Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/intel-unveils-largest-ever-ai-neuromorphic-computer-that-mimics-the-human-brain



Story 3: Scientists develop new material that could allow rechargeable batteries to 'self-heal' - The new cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries is healable and highly conductive.


Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer


Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/scientists-develop-new-material-that-could-allow-rechargeable-batteries-to-self-heal-we-are-very-excited-about-the-discovery/ar-BB1kH5yr




Story 4: Engineer plans solar panel implant for human retina to retain eyesight.


Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Ameya Paleja


Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/solar-panels-restore-vision


See also: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/03/solar-panels-in-your-eyeballs--this-engineer-is-looking-into-it



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