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Show Notes 12 July 2024Story 1: Bechtel breaks ground on $4B Bill Gates-backed nuclear reactor [My add on based on a Co-Pilot query – First nuclear reactor in US to use sodium instead of water for cooling]Source: ConstructionDive.com Story by Matthew ThibaultLink: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/bechtel-bill-gates-nuclear-reactor-natrium/719746/See also: https://www.bechtel.com/projects/natrium-demonstration-project/Story 2: Researchers develop new training technique that aims to make AI systems less socially biasedSource: Oregon State University NewsroomLink: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/researchers-develop-new-training-technique-aims-make-ai-systems-less-socially-biasedSee also: https://openaccess.thecvf.com/content/CVPR2024/papers/Slyman_FairDeDup_Detecting_and_Mitigating_Vision-Language_Fairness_Disparities_in_Semantic_Dataset_CVPR_2024_paper.pdfStory 3: Changing a Single Gene Gave Mice Supercharged HearingSource: ScienceAlert.com Story by Tessa KoumoundourosLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/

Show Notes 5 July 2024Story 1: Energy company launches world's first energy storage facility using molten salt.Source: The Cool Down Story by Wes StenzelLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/energy-company-launches-world-s-first-energy-storage-facility-using-molten-salt-groundbreaking-technologies-can-change-our-world-towards-a-more-sustainable-future/ar-BB1oR6ypSee also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-first-molten-salt-energy-storageSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbzr6sRks-wStory 2: First-ever 3D printer that gulps plastic, metal, chips to make layered devices -Innovative 3D printing method streamlines multi-materials manufacturing Source: Science Daily Story by University of MissouriLink: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240624125422.htmSee also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/first-ever-3d-printer-that-gulps-plastic-metal-chips-to-make-layered-devices/ar-BB1oQjJCSee also:  https://optics.org/news/15/6/38Story 3: Researchers make ‘green

Show Notes 28 June 2024Story 1: New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural wasteSource: Tech Xplore Story by Rob MitchumLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/ar-BB1nkWqySee also: https://today.uic.edu/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/Story 2: Imagine powering your phone with carbon dioxideSource: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Anthropocene TeamLink: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/04/co2-in-electricity-out-with-this-new-generator/See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47040-xStory 3: Scientists found an algae-based power source with negative carbon emissionsSource: BGR.com Story by Joshua HawkinsLink: https://bgr.com/science/scientists-found-a-power-source-with-negative-carbon-emissions/See also: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1749Story 4: ‘Space hairdryer’ uses shockwaves to regenerate heart cells post-surgerySource: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigak

Show Notes 21 June 2024Story 1: The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirmsSource: LiveScience.com Story by Emily CookeLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/the-brain-can-store-nearly-10-times-more-data-than-previously-thought-study-confirmsSee also: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38658027/Story 2: Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D cameraSource: Phys.org Story by Science X StaffLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-leverage-inkjet-printing-to-make-a-portable-multispectral-3d-camera/ar-BB1o6VvQTo fully understand how ink jet printing mechanics were used to create this breakthrough camera see this research paper: https://opg.optica.org/oe/fulltext.cfm?uri=oe-32-13-23510&id=55164    Story 3: Researchers report exceptionally small implant for future vision correctionSource: MedicalXpress.com Story by Emma FryLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-exceptionally-small-implant-future-visi

 Show Notes 14 June 2024Story 1: DeepMind's AI program AlphaFold3 can predict the structure of every protein in the universe — and show how they functionSource: Live Science Story by Nicholas FearnLink: 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-BB1mZraASee also: https://alphafold.com/Story 2: A robotic third thumb controlled by your toe could just be what you needSource: Metro Story by Katherine FidlerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-robotic-third-thumb-controlled-by-your-toe-could-just-be-what-you-need/ar-BB1nkC7Z?ocid=BingNewsSerpSee also: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2024/06/05/robotic-third-thumb-set-to-supercharge-your-productivity/See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/robotic-third-thumb-helps-perform-challenging-tasks-single-handedly/vi-BB1nm9dl?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=24Another video here after commercial: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/p

Show Notes 7 June 2024Story 1: This paint could clean both itself and the air. Source: Scientific American Story by Kate Graham-ShawLink: 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-JohnsenLink: https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-win-fifty-thousand-for-ultrasound-microplastic-filtration-device-2024-5Story 3: This autonomous robot has invented the world’s best shock absorber.Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Shaheer ShahzadLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-autonomous-robot-has-invented-the-worlds-best-shock-absorber/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSg8Fq0vwsStory 4: Wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow.Source: ScienceDail

Show Notes 31 May 2024Story 1: Edible gel promises hangover-free mornings.Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Ed CaraLink: https://gizmodo.com/edible-gel-hangover-cure-alcohol-toxins-drinking-1851478604See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-gel-breaks-down-alcohol-in-the-body/ar-BB1mjCGkSee 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 YoungLink: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/jet-engine-cut-carbon-emissionsSee also: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/more-sustainable-jet-engine-prepared/Story 3: Intel’s Aurora achieves exascale to become the fastest AI system.Source: AI News Story by Ryan DawsLink: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2024/05/13/intel-aurora-exascale-to-become-fastest-ai-system/ Story 4: Surgery robot conducts precise operation on corn kernel.Source: ScienceTimes.com Story b

Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund processhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/spotify-wont-open-source-car-thing-but-starts-refund-processICQ will stop working June 26https://icq.com/desktop/en?Amazon Prime makes Grubhub permanent for Prime Membershttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/amazon-prime-grubhub-subscription.htmlGoogle Refines AI Search Overviews After Odd Resultshttps://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-refines-ai-search-ove

Show 24 May 2024Story 1: NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months.Source: Space.com Story by Samantha MathewsonLink: https://www.space.com/nasa-pulsed-plasma-rocket-mars-2-months-howe-industriesSee 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 ChuLink: https://news.mit.edu/2024/robotic-superlimbs-could-help-moonwalkers-recover-from-falls-0515See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wED3lBVopq4&t=1sStory 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 PuiuLink: https://www.zmescience.com/science/n

Show 17 May 2024Story 1: Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off.Source: Electrek Story by Peter JohnsonLink: 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 EnergyLink: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/07/groundbreaking-microcapacitors-could-power-chips-of-the-future/See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07365-5Story 3: Company develops innovative magnetic train that can operate with existing infrastructure.Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick KazmerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/company-develops-innovative-magnetic-train-that-can-operate-with-existing-infrastructure-an-easily-usable-technology/ar-AA1nLnwLSee video here: https://www.yo

Show 10 May 2024Story 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 DiazLink: https://www.fastcompany.com/91089861/this-genius-vampire-drone-is-designed-to-fly-foreverSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FFx8VXjGwStory 2: World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Prabhat Ranjan MishraLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/10-basketball-court-sized-world-s-largest-electric-cargo-ship-sets-sail/ar-AA1nQRRVSee 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 PultarovaLink: https://www.spac

Show 3 May 2024Story 1: A simple injection could bring aging batteries back to life.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Rizwan ChoudhuryLink: 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 LapointeLink: https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---49686.htmSee also: https://www.salicrop.com/  Story 3: Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: 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 LausanneLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-mini-colons-advance-colorectal-cancer.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk4nAAQMxY4See also the study published in Nature.  For more info, i

Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest ithttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-packageApple Reportedly Slashes Apple Vision Pro Shipments Due to Unexpectedly Low Demandhttps://www.ign.com/articles/apple-reportedly-slashes-apple-vision-pro-shipments-due-to-unexpectedly-low-demandMeta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makershttps://www.

Show Notes 26 April 2024Story 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 ChuLink: 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-SabetLink: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/intel-unveils-largest-ever-ai-neuromorphic-computer-that-mimics-the-human-brainStory 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 KazmerLink: 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-d

Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Movie Time! The Best, Worst, and Everything Else Movies of 2023 | Popzara PodcastHulu on Disney+ officially launches, bringing together Mickey Mouse and The Handmaid's TaleTwitch Bans Using ‘Intimate’ Body Parts As Green ScreensNYC’s AI Chatbot Tells Businesses to Break the Law – The MarkupIntel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud | Ars Technica'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' To Open To $135M Worldwide

Show Notes 12 April 2024All Medical Miracles this Week!Story 1: New self-powered throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Rebecca SohnLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/new-self-powered-throat-patch-could-help-people-speak-without-vocal-cords  Story 2: A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring.Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Daegan MillerLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-bioelectronic-mesh-capable-cardiac-tissues.htmlStory 3: Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications - First-of-its-kind device ‘tags’ an organ to monitor abnormal, life-threatening fluid leaks.Source: Northwestern University Story by Amanda MorrisLink: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/03/shape-shifting-ultrasound-stickers-detect-post-surgical-complications/Story 4: Implantable batteries can run on the body's own oxygen.Source: Phys.org Story by "Cell Press"Link: https://phys.org/news/20

Show Notes 5 April 2024Story 1: Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste — and it’s all thanks to cheese.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: 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-BB1jjOUiSee also: Gold Recovery from E-Waste by Food-Waste Amyloid AerogelsStory 2: New soft humanoid robot by Toyota can pick things up with its whole body.Source: Wonderfulengineering.com Story by Jannat Un NisaLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-new-soft-humanoid-robot-by-toyota-can-pick-things-up-with-its-whole-body/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY-MD4gteeEStory 3: Scientists discover key to making plant-based protein with good texture.Source: SciTechDaily.com Story by University of Copenhagen Link: https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-key-to-making-plant-based-protein-with-good-texture/Story 4: Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity.Source: MI

Show Notes 29 March 2024Story 1: A new watchdog satellite will sniff out methane emissions from space.Source: The Washington Post Story by Nicolás RiveroLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a-new-watchdog-satellite-will-sniff-out-methane-emissions-from-space/ar-BB1jivlHSee also: https://www.edf.org/methanesatSee also: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2024/03/cutting-edge-methane-monitorSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuaigBiNvw&t=2s  Story 2: Honda unveils mind-controlled scooter, a hands-free VR mobility device. Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya PalejaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/honda-personal-mobility-xrSee also: Honda Combines Personal Mobility and VR in World's First Extended Reality Mobility Experience to Debut at SXSW 2024 [Honda Press Release]See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHB2woZZ0E  Story 3: Scientists create DVD-shaped disc that can hold more movies than you could see in your entire life.Source: Futurism.com Story by

Show Notes 1 March 2024Story 1: New invention could get rid of millions of batteries, scientists say.Source: The Independent Story by Andrew GriffinLink: 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.Source: Hydrogen Fuel News Story by Bret WilliamsLink: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cell-mit-motorcycle/8562427/See also: https://evt.mit.edu/blog/2022-12-10-hydrogen-powered-bike-intro/See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideoStory 3: A climate-friendly way to capture carbon dioxide in the air [using geothermal energy]Source: Technology.org Link: https://www.technology.org/2024/02/21/a-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/Source: TechXplore Story by Tatyana WoodallLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/a-geothermal-powered-climate-frie

Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:AT&T SERVICE RESTORED AFTER CUSTOMERS HIT BY WIDESPREAD CELLULAR OUTAGES IN THE U.S.GOOGLE PAY IS SHUTTING DOWN IN THE US LATER THIS YEARCHANGES WE’RE MAKING TO GOOGLE ASSISTANTWALMART IS BUYING VIZIO FOR $2.3 BILLION. HERE’S WHY IT’S BUYING A TV MANUFACTURER. – CBS NEWSGOOGLE’S GEMINI HAS TROUBLE DRAWING WHITE PEOPLEMICROSOFT CONFIRMS WHICH XBOX GAMES ARE GOING TO SWITCH, PLAYSTATION | ARS TECHNICA‘WHITE PRIVILEGE IS F–KING REAL’: GOOGLE GEM