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Show Notes 27 February 2026Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the MoonSource: ExtremeTech.comLink: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moonStory 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawaterSource: Interesting EngineeringLink: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawaterSee research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00341-2Story 3: Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoidsSource: Northwestern University Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/02/paralysis-treatment-heals-lab-grown-human-spinal-cord-organoidsSee research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01606-2Story 4: Toward regenerative bioprinting: Magnetic mixer enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissuesSource: TechXplore.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-regenerative-bioprinting-mag

Show Notes 20 February 2026Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a gardenSource: ArsTechnica.comLink: 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.ady7233See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2sStory 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes Source: Interesting EngineeringLink: 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 enginesSource: 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: CaltechLink: https://researchimpact.caltech.edu/research-news/bubble-bots-simple-biocompatible-microrobots-autonomously-target-tumors See

Show Notes 2/13/2026AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA Source: BBC Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yoCarbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant ModelSource: BusinessWire.com Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-ModelYour future home might be framed with printed plasticSource: MIT News Link: https://news.mit.edu/2026/your-future-home-might-be-framed-with-printed-plastic-0203A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color Source: ScienceDaily.comLink: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121550.htm3D-printed passive cooling system cools data centers without fans or pumps Source: Interesting EngineeringLink: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/3d-printed-passive-cooling-data-centersHow we’re helping preserve the genetic information of endangered species with AI Source: Google's The Keyword BlogLink: https://blog.google/innovat

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_vignetteResearch Paper:https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1Scientists 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-usWireless 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-lightVideo:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVIKYOKcKooTeen inventor solves car blind spots with brilliant new tech! Source: Inside Edition Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J

Show Notes 23 January 2026Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flightSource: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcementLink: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htmSee also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AISource: LiveScience.com Story by Owen HughesLink: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/new-physics-shortcut-lets-laptops-tackle-quantum-problems-once-reserved-for-supercomputers-and-aiStory 3: Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world recordSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita SinhaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-maglev-hits-435-mph-in-2-secondsHonorable MentionsStory: This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones

Show Notes 16 January 2026Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite TechnologySource: ExtremeTech.comLink: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satelliteNASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft WingsSource: NASALink: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9oThese Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the AirSource: Gizmodo.comLink: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9oRobots Smaller Than Salt Grains Can Now Think for ThemselvesSource: ScienceBlog.comLink: https://scienceblog.com/robots-smaller-than-salt-grains-can-now-think-for-themselves/Honorable MentionsNew 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficientSource: MIT NewsLink: https://news.mit.edu/2025/n

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

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 EngineeringL

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/do

Calcopia.Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.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:https://www.engadget.com/transportation/waymo-vehicles-are-operating-again-in-san-francisco-following-a-power-outage-112924838.htmlhttps://mashable.com/article/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-revoked-aihttps://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/larry-ellison-gives-404-billion-guarantee-paramount-bid-warner-bros-2025-12-22https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-annas-archive-3627023

Show Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites.Source: Popular SciencePopular Science ArticleResearch Paper2. Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge Laser TechnologySource: Bioengineer.orgBioengineer.org ArticleOptics.org ArticleResearch Paper3. What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rivalSource: Independent.co.ukIndependent.co.uk ArticleAbout Amazon AnnouncementAmazon Leo Website4. MIT's injectable brain chips could treat disease without surgerySource: NewAtlas.comNewAtlas.com ArticleSpin-off Company WebsiteVideoHonorable MentionsNew semiconductors could allow classical and quantum computing on the same chip, thanks to superconductivity breakthroughSource: LiveScience.comLiveScience.com ArticleWe took a test-drive of NASA's new moon rover candidatesSource: National GeographicNational Geographic Article3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentall

Show NotesFeatured StoriesHyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas carSource: Electrek.comLink: https://electrek.co/2025/11/20/hyundai-cut-ev-charging-time-3-minutes/Japanese scientists unveil a quantum battery that defies energy lossSource: ScienceDaily.comLinks: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031612.htm, https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.180401Smart Bandage Uses Electricity and Drugs to Heal WoundsSource: IEEE SpectrumLink: https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-bandage-ai-electrical-stimulationHonorable MentionsFocused Ultrasound Passes First Test in Treatment of Brain Cancer in ChildrenSource: Columbia University Irving Medical CenterLinks: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/focused-ultrasound-passes-first-test-treatment-brain-cancer-children, https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adq6645Research team develops game-changing material that could transform future buildings: 'Challenges the idea'Source: The Cool Down

Show Notes: 5 December 2025Story 1: Startup develops incredible tech to pull water from unexpected source: 'This is just the beginning of what's possible'Source: The Cool Down on MSN, Story by Elija McKeeLinkSee alsoSee alsoVideo hereStory 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power-saving chipletSource: TechCrunch.com, Story by Marina TemkinLinkSee alsoStory 3: Space-based US solar firm breaks world record for beaming wireless electricitySource: Interesting Engineering, Story by Chris YoungLinkSee alsoStory 4: Artificial cartilage mimics natural flexibility with adjustable structureSource: Phys.org, Story by Robert EganLinkSee research paper hereHonorable MentionsStory: Russian airline introduces a humanoid robot cabin crew on flightsSource: Aerospace Global News, Story by Marisa GarciaLinkSee video hereStory: A New Generation? Could Rolls-Royce’s Hydrogen Engine Concept Redefine Jet Power?Source: Simple Flying, Story by Paul HartleyLinkStory: Scientists Just Unveiled a

Story 1Title: 3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50%Source: New AtlasLinks:Solar Towers ElectricityJanta Power Closes $5.5 Million Seed Round to Power the Future of Clean EnergyStory 2Title: European Space Agency to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut UrineSource: ExtremeTech.comLinks:ESA to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut UrineEurope wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut peeStory 3Title: This Sunflower-Based Protein Could Be the Future of Vegan Meat AlternativesSource: SciTechDaily.comLink: Sunflower-Based Protein for Vegan Meat AlternativesStory 4Title: Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbsSource: MedicalXpress.comLink: Joint Regeneration Key DiscoveryHonorable MentionsStory: US scientists make alloys tough enough to withstand nuclear fusion’s Sun-like heatSource: Interesting EngineeringLink: New Alloys for Fusion ReactorsStory: Scientists Are Literally Growing MetalSource: Popular Mechanics via MSNLin

Show NotesStory 1: Computing and AITitle: Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUsSource: LiveScience.comLinks:LiveScience ArticleResearch PaperCornell Chronicle PostingStory 2: Sustainable MaterialsTitle: Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acidsSource: TechXplore.comLinks:TechXplore ArticleResearch PaperStory 3: Next-Gen ArmorTitle: Scientists Created a Bulletproof Material 3 Times Stronger Than Kevlar—It’s Already Breaking RecordsSource: Popular MechanicsLinks:Popular Mechanics ArticleResearch PaperNew Scientist ArticleStory 4: Medical TechTitle: Injectable antenna could safely power deep-tissue medical implantsSource: MIT Media LabLink: MIT News ArticleHonorable MentionsTitle: Tabletop particle accelerator could transform medicine and materials scienceSource: Phys.orgLink: Phys.org ArticleTitle: Need a New 3D Material? Build It With DNASource: Columbia University Engin

Show Notes: 14 November 2025Main StoriesStory 1: Wireless Charging RoadsTitle: This Wireless-Charging Road Is More Powerful Than Most Tesla SuperchargersSource: InsideEVs.comLink: Wireless Charging Highway PowerCompany Site: ElectreonSee Also: First Highway Charges Cars as They DriveStory 2: Tank-Killer RobotTitle: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armorSource: Interesting Engineering on MSNLink: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armorCompany Site: Swarmbotics AIStory 3: Airborne 5G/6G NetworkTitle: Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G Tactical NetworkSource: SpaceDaily.comLink: Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G Tactical NetworkCompany Site: Skydweller AeroProject Site: Intelligent Radio Access Network for Beyond 5G Resilient Tactical NetworksStory 4: Universal KidneyTitle: Breakthrough: Scientists Create

Bonus Fun Virtual ExperienceGoogle's virtual Route 66 driving adventure (Source: Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation)Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66Main StoriesPowered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise - Neural organics lead to lower energy costs, faster calculation speeds (Source: Ohio State News)Link: https://news.osu.edu/powered-by-mushrooms-living-computers-are-on-the-rise/See also: https://bioengineer.org/mushroom-powered-technology-the-emergence-of-living-computers/See research paper here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0328965Kubota Claims World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Self-Driving Tractor (Source: Equipmentworld.com)Link: https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15768565/kubota-worlds-first-hydrogen-selfdriving-tractor-unveiledSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIBOK_fkfUEye prosthesis is the first to restore sight lost to macular degeneration (So

Show Notes 24 October 2025Story 1: 3D-Printer Prints Living Tissue Inside Human BodySource: electronicsforu.comLink: https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/3d-printer-prints-living-tissue-inside-human-bodySee also: Miniature 3D-printed objects inside the bodySee also: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/stuttgart-research-advances-in-body-3d-printing-with-new-e1-8m-grant-245344/Story 2: Breakthrough Brain Implant from NYU Abu Dhabi Enables Safer, More Precise Drug DeliverySource: NYU Abu Dhabi websiteLink: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/news/latest-news/science-and-technology/2025/october/nyuad-researchers-spiral-brain-implant.htmlSee research paper here: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2552/ae0523Story 3: Tiny living robots made from human cells could one day deliver medicineSource: Knowridge.comLink: https://knowridge.com/2025/09/tiny-living-robots-made-from-human-cells-could-one-day-deliver-medicine/See also: https://www.technologynetworks.com/biopharma/news/biobots-made-from-human-lung-cells-may-e

Story 1: Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers - Biocomputing has left the realm of science fiction and entered the laboratorySource: Techspot.comLink: Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computersSee also BBC article: Lab-grown brains: The future of computing?See also: FinalSparkStory 2: US firm’s new EV battery design could add 50% more range, targets 1,000 milesSource: InterestingEngineering.comLink: US firm’s new EV battery design could add 50% more range, targets 1,000 milesSee the company's post on this here: 24M Unlocks New U.S. Battery Manufacturing Opportunities with Groundbreaking Energy-Dense 24M ETOP® Electrode-to-Pack TechnologyStory 3: Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strengthSource: Thetimesofinnovation.comLink: Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strengthStory 4: Study Reveals Brain System That Repairs Your Body While You SleepSource: ScienceAlert.comLink

Solar-powered ‘artificial plant’ purifies radioactive soil by 95% in 20 daysSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Aman TripathiLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/artificial-plant-cleans-radioactive-soilSee also: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099362See also: https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/purifying-radioactive-soil-sunlight-alone-dgist-successfully-developed-%E2%80%9Cartificial-plant%E2%80%9DSee research paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c03657Microsoft claims a 'breakthrough' in AI chip coolingSource: Engadget.com Story by Will ShanklinLink: https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-claims-a-breakthrough-in-ai-chip-cooling-193106705.htmlSee also Microsoft’s information: https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/innovation/microfluidics-liquid-cooling-ai-chips/?msockid=3234617e11b66d9c06b0770c100c6c8dBattery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteriesSource: TechXplore on MSN Story by Lesley HentonLink: https://www.msn.