Computer America
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Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 27 February 2026<br /><br />Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon<br />Source: ExtremeTech.com<br />Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moon<br /><br />Story 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawater<br />Source: Interesting Engineering<br />Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawater<br />See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00341-2<br /><br />Story 3: Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids<br />Source: Northwestern University <br />Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/02/paralysis-treatment-heals-lab-grown-human-spinal-cord-organoids<br />See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-016...
Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 20 February 2026<br /><br />Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a garden<br />Source: ArsTechnica.com<br />Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/watch-a-robot-swarm-bloom-like-a-garden/<br />See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ady7233<br />See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2s<br /><br />Story 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes <br />Source: Interesting Engineering<br />Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/belgian-startup-data-centers-electric-semi-trucks <br />See also: https://windrose.tech/<br /><br />Story 3: World-first - supercomputer discovered this invisible flaw in all jet engines<br />Source: Slashgear.com <b...
DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 2/13/2026<br /><br />AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA <br />Source: BBC <br />Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yo<br /><br /><br /><br />Carbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant Model<br />Source: BusinessWire.com <br />Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-Model<br /><br /><br /><br />Your future home might be framed with printed plastic<br />Source: MIT News <br />Link: https://news.mit.edu/2026/your-future-home-might-be-framed-with-printed-plastic-0203<br /><br /><br /><br />A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color Source: ScienceDaily.com<br />...
Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond
Tiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link:<br />https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-tiny-silicon-accurate-matrix-multiplication.html#google_vignette<br />Research Paper:<br />https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1<br />Scientists Found an Untapped Energy Source Running Through Our Cells Source: Popular Mechanics Link:<br />https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a69927474/flexoelectricity-cells/<br />World’s first neuromorphic supercomputer nears reality with brain-inspired math Source: Interesting Engineering Link:<br />https://interestingengineering.com/science/world-first-neuromorphic-supercomputer-us<br />Wireless device ‘speaks’ to the brain with light Source: Northwestern University Link:<br />https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/12/wireless-device-speaks-to-the-brain-with-light<br />V...
3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 23 January 2026<br /><br />Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flight<br /><br />Source: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcement<br /><br />Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htm<br /><br />See also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007<br /><br />Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AI<br /><br />Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes<br /><br />Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/new-physics-shortcut-lets-laptops-tackle-quantum-problems-once-reserved-for-supercomputers-and-ai<br /><br />Story 3: Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435...
Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 16 January 2026<br />Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology<br />Source: ExtremeTech.com<br />Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satellite<br />NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings<br />Source: NASA<br />Link: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/<br />See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o<br />These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air<br />Source: Gizmodo.com<br />Link: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020<br />See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o<br />...
CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia
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<br />CES – The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World<br />Samsung Family Hub™️ | Samsung US...
Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond
Main Stories<br /><br />Story 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplastics<br /><br />Source: Phys.org<br /><br />Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.html<br /><br />Story 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while driving<br /><br />Source: Purdue University<br /><br />Link: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/<br /><br />Story 3: An iron-on electronic circuit to create wearable tech<br /><br />Source: American Chemical Society press release<br /><br />Link: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.html<br /><br />Story 4: CES New...
AI Powered Exoskeletons, AR Keyboards, and Virtual Brains w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes for Computer America<br />Story 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI training<br />Source: TechXplore.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-real-world-helper-exoskeletons-closer.htmlResearch Paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ads8652Story 2: New Augmented Reality Tech Can Turn Any Surface into Keyboard<br />Source: University of Texas at DallasLink: https://news.utdallas.edu/science-technology/augmented-reality-tech-keyboard-2025/Story 3: Supercomputer Creates One of the Most Realistic Virtual Brains Ever Seen<br />Source: ScienceAlert.comLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/supercomputer-creates-one-of-the-most-realistic-virtual-brains-ever-seenVideo 1: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1531823138015033Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Xcx0dDwGQStory 4: Scientists Discover a Way to...
Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/ Ralph Bond
Calcopia.<br /><br />Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Topics:<br /><br />https://www.engadget.com/transportation/waymo-vehicles-are-operating-again-in-san-francisco-following-a-power-outage-112924838.html<br /><br />https://mashable.com/article/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-revoked-ai<br /><br />https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/larry-ellison-gives-404-billion-guarantee-paramount-bid-warner-bros-2025-12-22<br /><br />https://www...
