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Show Notes 6 October 2023Story 1: Smart ePants - US Intelligence to spend $22 million on smart electrically powered and networked textile systemsSource: IARPA websiteLink: https://www.iarpa.gov/research-programs/smart-epantsSee also: ExtremeTech.com Story by Adrianna NineLink: https://www.extremetech.com/defense/us-intelligence-to-spend-22-million-on-surveillance-underwearSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJWRpAEife8Story 2: Scientists knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networksSource: Frontiers Science News Story by Angharad Brewer GillhamLink: https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/07/14/scientists-knit-futuristic-eco-building-designs-using-fungal-networks/ Story 3: Humans as batteries: future smart devices could use our bodies as a power sourceSource: The Science Times Story by Conelisa N. Habilla Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/45340/20230810/humans-batteries-future-smart-devices-use-bodies-power-source.htm Story 4: Aggressive cancer cells transformed into healthy musc

Show Notes 8 September 2023Story 1: NASA revealed on August 24 the first Images of U.S. air quality and pollution generated by its pioneering air pollution sensorSource: WonderfulEngineering.com Story by Jannat Un NisaLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/nasa-has-revealed-the-first-images-of-u-s-air-quality-and-pollution/See NASA's August 24 announcement: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-shares-first-images-from-us-pollution-monitoring-instrument Be sure to click on the video. And here is the link to the TEMPO site: https://tempo.si.edu/Story 2: AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodiesSource: MIT News Story by Adam ZeweLink: https://news.mit.edu/2023/ai-technique-robots-manipulate-objects-whole-bodies-0824See video embedded in the article.Story 3: Dallas-based JetWind Power Corp. wants to install turbines at airports to collect the powerful wind from jet enginesSource: The Dallas Morning News Story by Kyle ArnoldLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/airport-devises-genius-new-

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Show Notes 1 September 2023Story 1: Scientists strengthen concrete by 30 percent with used coffee groundsSource: Engadget.com Story by Andrew TarantolaLink: https://www.engadget.com/scientists-strengthen-concrete-by-30-percent-with-used-coffee-grounds-221643441.htmlAdditional source: https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2023/aug/coffee-concreteStory 2: NASA moves forward with plans for supersonic planes that could fly from New York to London in 1.5 hoursSource: Business Insider Story by Marianne GuenotLink: https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-plan-supersonic-plane-fly-london-nyc-under-2-hours-2023-8Story 3: New paint gives extra insulation, saving on energy, costs, and carbon emissionsSource: Newsweek Story by Robyn WhiteLink: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-invent-paint-energy-bills-1820162Stanford University announcement: https://news.stanford.edu/press-releases/2023/08/14/paint-keeps-heatr-outside-summer/Story 4: A.I. Helps Paralyzed Woman Speak for First Time in 18 YearsSource: Newsweek Story by Ari

Show Notes 25 August 2023Story 1: The same metal found on hot rods and Harleys could revolutionize solar panels - Chromium is showing immense promise as a cheap, plentiful alternative to metals used in smartphone screens and solar cells.Source: Popular Science Story by Andrew PaulLink: https://www.popsci.com/technology/chromium-solar-panel-metal/Story 2: Borrowing a page from plants, engineers create solar “leaves” that produce electricity and clean waterSource: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Prachi PatelLink: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2023/08/these-solar-leaves-produce-electricity-and-clean-water/#:~:text=Chemical%20engineer%20Gan%20Huang%20and%20colleagues%20made%20a,and%20osmotic%20pressure%20drive%20the%20flow%20of%20waterA new bio-inspired solar leaf design with increased harvesting efficiencySource: Imperial College London Story by Bryony RavateLink: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/246833/bio-inspired-solar-leaf-design-with-increased/Story 3: These high-tech tiles generate energy from our foo

Show Notes 18 August 2023Story 1: Scientists at Fermilab close in on fifth force of natureSource: BBC News Story by Pallab Ghosh Link: https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-fermilab-close-fifth-force-153105864.htmlAlso see: A weirdly wobbly 'muon' particle might revolutionize physics by revealing a 5th force of nature or another dimension. Source: Business Insider Story by Sonam Sheth and Jessica OrwigLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-weirdly-wobbly-muon-particle-might-revolutionize-physics-by-revealing-a-5th-force-of-nature-or-another-dimension/ar-AA1fhlshStory 2: Freight truck maker Nikola now offering electric and hydrogen fuel cell-powered big rigs – key trend to watch “green trucking”Source: EV Pulse Story by Craig ColeLink: https://www.evpulse.com/features/video-needed-nikolas-electric-and-hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-big-rigs-put-diesel-to-shameSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYdZVwQj8rMStory 3: Key trend to monitor - Hydrogen-powered flight is closer to takeoff than everSourc

Show Notes 11 August 2023Story 1: Company develops remarkable technology that uses the power of waves to turn saltwater into clean, drinkable freshwaterSource: The Cool Down Story by Brittany Davies Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/company-develops-remarkable-technology-that-uses-the-power-of-waves-to-turn-saltwater-into-clean-drinkable-freshwater/ar-AA1eHL0kSee also: https://www.onekawater.com/ See video [with a lot of technical details] here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cab2znx2cncStory 2: MIT researchers develop energy-storing concrete that could form foundations for solar-powered homesSource: New Scientist Story by Jeremy HsuLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/energy-storing-concrete-could-form-foundations-for-solar-powered-homes/ar-AA1eBvczStory 3: NASA Will Land Three Autonomous Mapping Robots on the Moon - The CADRE rovers will demonstrate the potential of multi-robot missions for NASA's new era of lunar explorationSource: Extremetech.com Story by Ryan WhitwamLink: htt

Show Notes 4 August 2023Story 1: Sustainable, airless tires adopt NASA technologySource: Reuters News Service Link: https://news.yahoo.com/sustainable-airless-tires-adopt-nasa-090626985.htmlStory 2: GE has a wild plan to ‘vacuum’ air pollution right out of our skies — here’s how the mind-blowing idea would workSource: The Cool Down Story by Nick PaschalLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ge-has-a-wild-plan-to-vacuum-air-pollution-right-out-of-our-skies-here-s-how-the-mind-blowing-idea-would-work/ar-AA1ajfPiSee also: https://www.ge.com/research/newsroom/ge-successfully-demonstrates-scalable-direct-air-capture-system-co2-removalSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8IRLH1nuCgStory 3: Tel Aviv University team produces 'green' hydrogen with over 90% efficiencySource: Jerusalem Post Story by Maayan Jaffe-HoffmanLink: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-750489Story 4: Breakthrough wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlierSource: MedicalXpress.com

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Show Notes 28 July 2023Story 1: Researchers at PNNL are exploring how to use algae to tap into the vast reserve of mineralogical wealth in the oceansSource: PNNL.gov Story by Steven AshbyLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/pnnl-researchers-are-mining-minerals-sea-vital-energy-independence-researchStory 2: Self-healing metal? It's not just the stuff of science fictionSource: Reuters News Service Story by Will DunhamLink: https://www.reuters.com/science/self-healing-metal-its-not-just-stuff-science-fiction-2023-07-19/Story 3: Trend to watch - What is Li-Fi? A faster, more secure wireless internet is just around the cornerSource: Digital Trends Story by Jon MartindaleLink: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-li-fi/Story 4: Spiral brain-computer interface slips into ear canal with no loss of hearingSource: MedicalXpress.com Story by Bob YirkaLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-07-spiral-brain-computer-interface-ear-canal.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and

Show Notes 21 July 2023Story 1: World's Largest Nuclear Fusion Rocket Engine Begins ConstructionSource: ScienceAlert.com Story by David NieldLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/worlds-largest-nuclear-fusion-rocket-engine-begins-constructionSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIp60JwMLhIStory 2: This ‘thermal cloak’ keeps spaces from getting either too hot or cold - The prototype fabric could one day help reduce heating and cooling energy costSource: ScienceNews.org Story by Skyler WareLink: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/thermal-cloak-material-temperatureStory 3: This High-Tech Paint Could Cool the WorldSource: Popular Mechanics Story by Jackie Appel [July 14, 2023]Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/this-high-tech-paint-could-cool-the-world/ar-AA1dSeJMLink: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2021/Q2/the-whitest-paint-is-here-and-its-the-coolest.-literally..htmlStory 4: Unraveling connections between the brain and gut - MIT engineers’ new technology can probe the neural ci

Show Notes 14 July 2023Story 1: Toyota Touts Solid State EVs with 932-Mile Range, 10-Minute Charging by 2027 – this is a hot trend to monitor!Source: PC Magazine Story by Emily DreibelbisLink: https://www.pcmag.com/news/toyota-touts-solid-state-evs-with-932-mile-range-10-minute-charging-byFor a deeper dive into the technology, see: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/toyota-s-solid-state-batteries-will-run-up-to-932-miles-on-a-single-charge/ar-AA1cO7M9Story 2: This AI-Powered Robot Fish Explores Mysterious Organisms [and gathers DNA samples] Under the SeaSource: WonderfulEngineering.com Story from a Reuters postingLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-ai-powered-robot-fish-explores-mysterious-organisms-under-the-sea/Story 3: It only took five hours for an AI model to design a functional CPU Source: Quartz Magazine Story by Faustina NgilaLink: https://qz.com/ai-cpu-five-hours-intel-risc-v-32ia-china-1850600823 Story 4: Delivering oxygen to tumors may be key in overcoming radiation therapy resistance Sou

Show Notes 7 July 2023Story 1: Microsoft's light-based computer marks 'the unravelling of Moore's Law'Source: Yahoo News Story by Katie WickensLink: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/microsofts-light-based-computer-marks-124945574.htmlStory 2: The first flying car, 'Model A,' approved by the FAA and it's 100% electricSource: USA Today Story by Natalie Neysa AlundLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-first-flying-car-model-a-approved-by-the-faa-and-its-100-electric/ar-AA1dgzUhSource: Mechical.com Story by Kamal DwivedLink: https://www.mechical.com/2023/06/world-first-electric-flying-cars-alef.htmlSee video here: https://www.msn.com/es-mx/noticias/mundo/300-000-flying-car-gets-special-certification-from-faa-alef-model-a/vi-AA1diaiu Story 3: Room-temperature superconductors could revolutionize electronicsSource: The Conversation Story by Massoud Pedram Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/room-temperature-superconductors-could-revolutionize-electronics-an-electrical-engineer-explains-the-

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Show Notes 30 June 2023Story 1: Solar-powered fuel cell recycles plastic waste and carbon dioxideSource: New Scientist Story by Chen LyLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2378863-solar-powered-fuel-cell-recycles-plastic-waste-and-carbon-dioxide/Story 2: A Danish Artist Has Debuted an AI ‘Camera’ That Generates Images Using Your Geolocation DataSource: News.artnet.com Story by Adam SchraderLink: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/bjorn-karmann-ai-camera-paragraphica-2313584See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zug3eXYapP8 andhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RcteVtQO8Story 3: This new scientific breakthrough could help EVs drive 10 times longer before they need a recharge Source: The Cool Down Story by Laurelle Stelle Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/this-new-scientific-breakthrough-could-help-evs-drive-10-times-longer-before-they-need-a-recharge-here-s-how/ar-AA1aReOhStory 4: Handheld bioprinter prints tissues and organs within the bodySource: TechExplorist.com Story by Ashwini

Show Notes 16 June 2023Story 1: First Fully 3D-Printed Jet Engine Showcases Designing for Additive Manufacturing BreakthroughSource: Forbes Story by Carolyn SchwaarLink: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynschwaar/2023/06/08/this-3d-printed-microturbine-engine-is-designed-to-do-more-than-flySee also: https://www.ptc.com/en/blogs/corporate/first-fully-3d-printed-jet-engine-additive-manufacturing-breakthroughStory 2: Potential Game-changer: In a Hillsboro, Oregon lab, Intel is immersing data center computers in fluids that dissipate heat more effectively than air coolingSource: Oregonian Newspaper Story by Mike RogowayLink: https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2023/06/chips-and-dip-will-submerging-computers-make-data-centers-more-climate-friendly.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aU6PdMpYmzQStory 3: AI sculpture based on the works of five art masters on display at Stockholm's National MuseumSource: TechXplore.com Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-06-ai-statue-michelangelo-sweden.htmlS

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Show Notes 2 June 2023Story 1: A new material creates clean electricity from the air around itSource: Popular Science Story by Andrew PaulLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-new-material-creates-clean-electricity-from-the-air-around-it/ar-AA1bDX45?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=47007fbadd95456abfd295903406b936&ei=12Story 2: New AI Model Aims to Plug Key Gap in Cybersecurity ReadinessSource: PNNL News Press Release by Tom RickeyLink: https://tinyurl.com/5mrpnrak Story 3: Research team creates revolutionary new batteries that are safer, cleaner, and last longer than lithium-ion. Key trend to watch “oxygen-ion batteries”Source: The Cool Down Story by Wes Stenzel Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/scienceandtechnology/research-team-creates-revolutionary-new-batteries-that-are-safer-cleaner-and-last-longer-than-lithiumion/ar-AA1b8T9I?ocid=sapphireappshare Story 4: Paralyzed man walks using device that reconnects brain with musclesSource: The GuardianStory by Ian Sample Link: https://www.

Show Notes 26 May 2023Story 1: Solar panel efficiency to increase 50% with first production of ‘miracle’ tandem cells – Key trend to watch: using perovskite for solar panelsSource: Yahoo! News Story by Anthony CuthberstonLink: https://news.yahoo.com/solar-panel-efficiency-increase-50-170539591.html?fr=sycsrp_catchallStory 2: First-of-its-kind mission makes major discovery about the unknown depths of our oceansSource: The Cool Down Newsletter Story by Brett ArescoLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/first-of-its-kind-mission-makes-major-discovery-about-the-unknown-depths-of-our-oceans-a-tremendous-impact-on-humanity/ar-AA19JjE4Source: Saildrone websiteLink: https://www.saildrone.com/aboutStory 3: James Webb telescope spots ancient water frozen in a near-Earth comet — and scientists want to collect itSource: Live Science via MSN.com Story by Joanna Thompson Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/scienceandtechnology/james-webb-telescope-spots-ancient-water-frozen-in-a-nearearth-comet--and-scientists-want-t