Pulsed Plasma Rockets, Living Plastic, Robo Super Limbs w/ Ralph Bond

Computer America

Show 24 May 2024


Story 1: NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months.


Source: Space.com Story by Samantha Mathewson


Link: https://www.space.com/nasa-pulsed-plasma-rocket-mars-2-months-howe-industries


See video here: https://www.howeindustries.net/ppr


Story 2: Robotic “SuperLimbs” could help moonwalkers recover from falls - A new MIT system could help astronauts conserve energy and extend missions on the lunar surface.


Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu


Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/robotic-superlimbs-could-help-moonwalkers-recover-from-falls-0515


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wED3lBVopq4&t=1s


Story 3: Scientists make ‘living plastic’ with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution - The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way rebar reinforces concrete.

Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu


Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-make-living-plastic/


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfbwA7DKHQ&t=10s

Story 4: Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients.


Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Heriot-Watt University


Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-swallowable-sensors-gut-movement-problems.html#google_vignette



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