Episodios

  • Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond

    Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond
    Feb 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
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    36 m
  • DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond

    DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond
    Feb 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
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    40 m
  • Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond

    Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond
    Feb 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
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    37 m
  • 3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond

    3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 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/
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    31 m
  • Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond

    Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 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
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    37 m
  • CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia

    CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia
    Jan 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 NewsroomCES – The Most Powerful Tech Event in the WorldSamsung Family Hub™️ | Samsung US | Samsung USAIntroducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What’s Next in Mobile InnovationLG CES 2026 | LG GlobalLuna Band: Displayless health tracker without subscription, with voice | heise onlineROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | 27 to 31.5 Inches | Gaming Monitors｜ROG – Republic of Gamers｜ROG USARoborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum – Google SearchLepro AMI – Lepro USThe ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses let you game anywhere on a 171-inch 240Hz virtual screenIXI – The world’s first autofocus eyewearVision Care at the Speed of Sight – EyebotProject AVA: 3D Hologram AI Desk Companion | Razer United StatesRayNeo AR Smart Glasses | Official Olympic PartnerClicks Communicator: the ultimate communication companionLEGO® SMART Play™ System | Official LEGO® Shop USC-200 Ultrasonic 8″ Chef’s Knife – Seattle UltrasonicsThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition | Premium 14 inch AI PC for business | 21NSCTO1WWUS2 | Lenovo USFeeder Vista – BirdfyLG Electronics Presents LG ClOiD Home Robot To Demonstrate “Zero Labor Home” at CES 2026Throne Science
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  • Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond

    Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 9 2026
    Main StoriesStory 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplasticsSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.htmlStory 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while drivingSource: Purdue UniversityLink: 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 techSource: American Chemical Society press releaseLink: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.htmlStory 4: CES News: Headset for the blind uses AI and haptics to guide the user.Source: A company called .lumenLinks: https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H6D01duRcHonorable MentionsStory: New Algorithm Dramatically Speeds Up Stroke Detection ScansSource: NYU Tandon School of EngineeringLink: https://engineering.nyu.edu/news/new-algorithm-dramatically-speeds-stroke-detection-scansStory: New materials yank ‘forever chemicals’ from waterSource: ScienceNewsExplores.orgLink: https://www.snexplores.org/article/mof-filter-pfas-forever-chemicals-waterStory: World’s smallest AI supercomputer can fit in your pocket, run without server or GPUsSource: Interesting EngineeringLinks: 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-unveiledStory: Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient: AlgaeSource: EurekAlert!.orgLinks: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109918, https://hexaconstruction.media/article/34059-algae-based-asphalt-shrugs-off-freezing-temperatures-and-reduces-carbon-outputStory: Scientists discover 'magical' material that's stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzyingSource: The Cool Down on MSNLink: 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
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  • AI Powered Exoskeletons, AR Keyboards, and Virtual Brains w/ Ralph Bond

    AI Powered Exoskeletons, AR Keyboards, and Virtual Brains w/ Ralph Bond
    Jan 4 2026
    Show Notes for Computer AmericaStory 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI trainingSource: 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 KeyboardSource: 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 SeenSource: 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 'Recharge' Aging Human CellsSource: ScienceAlert.comLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-a-way-to-recharge-aging-human-cellsResearch Paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2505237122Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHbSqcemBW8Honorable MentionsStory: CES product announcement: world’s first sonic toothbrush equipped with SmartNose, an integrated connected sensor designed to analyze breath biomarkers in real timeSource: US-based company Autobrush CES announcement todayLink: https://tryautobrush.com/Story: AI trained on bacterial genomes produces never-before-seen proteinsSource: ArsTechnica.comLink: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/generative-ai-meets-the-genome/Research Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09749-7Story: Department of Energy, PNNL Partner to Power the Nation’s BioeconomySource: Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryLink: https://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 aircraftSource: Aerospace Global NewsLink: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/astro-mechanica-helix-supersonic-engines-electric-motors/
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