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Computer America

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  • Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.
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  • New Brain Research, Eye Implant Breakthrough, Medical News w/ Ralph Bond

    New Brain Research, Eye Implant Breakthrough, Medical News w/ Ralph Bond
    Jun 21 2024
    Show Notes 21 June 2024



    Story 1: The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms


    Source: LiveScience.com Story by Emily Cooke


    Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/the-brain-can-store-nearly-10-times-more-data-than-previously-thought-study-confirms


    See also: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38658027/




    Story 2: Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D camera


    Source: Phys.org Story by Science X Staff


    Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-leverage-inkjet-printing-to-make-a-portable-multispectral-3d-camera/ar-BB1o6VvQ


    To 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 correction


    Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Emma Fry


    Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-exceptionally-small-implant-future-vision.html


    See also: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.202304169




    Story 4: Virginia Tech researcher creates new [medical] tool to move tiny bioparticles - "invisible tweezers" use robotics and acoustic energy to achieve what human hands cannot.


    Source: Virginia Tech Website Story by Alex Parrish


    Link: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/05/eng-me-tian-acoustic-tweezer-robotics-science-advances.html



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    37 mins
  • AlphaFold3, Mouth-Based Touchpad, Robotic Thumbs w/ Ralph Bond

    AlphaFold3, Mouth-Based Touchpad, Robotic Thumbs w/ Ralph Bond
    Jun 14 2024
    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/peopleandplaces/this-robotic-thumb-is-designed-to-help-you-enhance-productivity-at-work/vi-BB1nosX4Story 3: Scientists develop ultra-thin battery for smart contact lenses that could be charged by tearsSource: CNBC Story by Nessa AnwarLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/scientists-develop-ultra-thin-battery-for-smart-contact-lenses-that-could-be-charged-by-tears/ar-BB1nHZftSee also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-made-batteries-powered-by-tears-for-smart-contact-lenses/ar-BB1nOPm7See the video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/the-super-thin-battery-that-could-power-smart-contact-lenses/vi-BB1nHZeh?t=62Story 4: Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computersSource: Medical Xpress Story by Zach WinnLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mouth-based-touchpad-enables-people-living-with-paralysis-to-interact-with-computers/ar-BB1nKDGsSee video here: https://augmental.notion.site/Augmental-Announces-Head-Tracking-Support-for-All-MouthPads-A-New-Level-of-Hands-Free-Computer-Cont-37357d3a25a2459fac8df4d8c548db3cFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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    43 mins
  • Best Shock Absorbers, Filtering Microplastics, Self Cleaning Paint w/ Ralph Bond

    Best Shock Absorbers, Filtering Microplastics, Self Cleaning Paint w/ Ralph Bond
    Jun 7 2024
    Show Notes 7 June 2024

    Story 1: This paint could clean both itself and the air.
    Source: Scientific American Story by Kate Graham-Shaw
    Link: 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-Johnsen
    Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-win-fifty-thousand-for-ultrasound-microplastic-filtration-device-2024-5


    Story 3: This autonomous robot has invented the world’s best shock absorber.
    Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Shaheer Shahzad
    Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-autonomous-robot-has-invented-the-worlds-best-shock-absorber/
    See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSg8Fq0vws



    Story 4: Wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow.
    Source: ScienceDaily News from University of California, San Diego
    Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225226.htm
    See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/wearable-ultrasound-patch-enables-continuous-non-invasive-monitoring-of-cerebral-blood-flow/ar-BB1mS3ZI?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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    34 mins
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