Computer America

Jan 31 2025 587 ep. 53 mins 207
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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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3D Printed Food Research, Haptic Sleeves, New Quantum Processors w/ Ralph Bond

Jan 31 2025 39 mins  
Show Notes 31 January 2025Story 1: Scientists use plasma to enable futuristic 3D-printed food — here's how it could revolutionize an industrySource: The Cool Down Story by Leslie SattlerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/scientists-use-plasma-to-enable-futuristic-3d-printed-food-here-s-how-it-could-revolutionize-an-industry/ar-AA1wXca4See also: https://phys.org/news

3D Printed Microneedles, Solar Balloons, Sweaty Robots w/ Ralph Bond

Jan 12 2025 37 mins  
Show Notes 10 January 2025Story 1: A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful - MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers.Source: MIT News Story by Anne TraftonLink: https://news.mit.edu/2024/new-catalyst-can-turn-methane-into-something-useful-1204See the research paper here: https://www.nature.com

Electronic Tattoos, Making Tech Green, Artificial Photosynthesis w/ Ralph Bond

Jan 03 2025 35 mins  
Show Notes 3 January 2025Story 1: Solar-powered plasma technology offers a sustainable solution for seed germination challengesSource: Phys.org Story by Frontiers JournalsLink: https://phys.org/news/2024-12-solar-powered-plasma-technology-sustainable.htmlSee also: https://journal.hep.com.cn/fase/EN/10.15302/J-FASE-2024573Story 2: Circuit boards made from leaves could green up elect

End of Skype (credits), Blue-ray Death w/ Popzara.com

Dec 30 2024 69 mins  
Computer America Stories 12/13/2024Throughout 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

Google Willow, Vehicle Maker Survey, Solar Paint w/ Ralph Bond

Dec 30 2024 32 mins  
Show Notes 27 December 2024Story 1: Google 'Willow' quantum chip has solved a problem the best supercomputer would have taken a quadrillion times the age of the universe to crackSource: LiveScience.com Story by Afifi-SabetLink: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/google-willow-quantum-computing-chip-solved-a-problem-the-best-supercomputer-taken-a-quadrillion-times-age-

Diamond Battery, New Recycling Tech, Stroke Patient Scanning w/ Ralph Bond

Dec 21 2024 34 mins  
Show Notes 20 December 2024Story 1: Scientists and engineers produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of yearsSource: University of Bristol News releaseLink: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2024/december/diamond-battery-media-release.htmlSee also: https://gizmodo.com/the-forever-battery-worlds-first-diamond-battery-promises-power-for-thous

Blackbird Flying Taxi, AI Wind Turbines, AI 3D Scenes w/ Ralph Bond

Dec 13 2024 34 mins  
Show Notes 13 December 2024Story 1: Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system -- My add -- inspired by the kind of propulsion widely used on tugs and ferriesSource: LiveScience.com Story by Rory BathgateLink: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/meet-blackbird-a-flying-taxi-that-spins-and-moves-in-any-d

Cloth Radios, Janus Crystals, Morphing Wheels w/ Ralph Bond

Dec 06 2024 37 mins  
Show Notes 6 December 2024Story 1: Columbia Engineers Knit a “Blanket” of Sophisticated Radio-Frequency AntennasSource: Electronicsforu.com Story by Akanksha GaurLink: https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/sophisticated-blanket-of-radio-frequency-antennasSee also: https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/about/news/columbia-engineers-knit-blanket-sophisticated-radio-frequency-antenn

Techy Toy Gifts, Hyundai Tank, Epilepsy Glasses w/ Ralph Bond

Nov 29 2024 42 mins  
Show Notes 29 November 2024Story 1: Bye bye microplastics new plastic is ocean degradable and recyclableSource: SpaceDaily.com Story by Riko SeiboLink: https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Bye_bye_microplastics_new_plastic_is_ocean_degradable_and_recyclable_999.htmlSee also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microplastics-crisis-solved-scientists-create-plastic-that-vanishes-

Magnetic Muscle, Biofuel Research, Lithium From Brine w/ Ralph Bond

Nov 22 2024 44 mins  
Show Notes 22 November 2024Story 1: Soft as skin, strong as steel: Powerful magnetic muscles lift 1000x their weightSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/soft-as-skin-strong-as-steel-powerful-magnetic-muscles-lift-1000x-their-weight/ar-AA1tRMVmStory 2: Novel electrochemical reactor can extract lithium from brine to addr