Vampire Drones, Electric Cargo Ship, Medical Tech w/ Ralph Bond

Computer America

Show 10 May 2024


Story 1: This genius ‘vampire drone’ is designed to fly forever - The drones feed on electricity from power lines to ensure they can keep flying.


Source: Fast Company Story by Jesus Diaz


Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91089861/this-genius-vampire-drone-is-designed-to-fly-forever


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FFx8VXjGw



Story 2: World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail.


Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra


Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/10-basketball-court-sized-world-s-largest-electric-cargo-ship-sets-sail/ar-AA1nQRRV


See also: https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/02/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-launches-in-china/


See also: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260352/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-starts-service-between-chinas-major-coastal-cities


Story 3: Space-based solar power may be one step closer to reality, thanks to this key test.


Source: Space.com Story by Tereza Pultarova


Link: https://www.space.com/space-based-solar-power-technology-demonstration


See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnvhwVdiFo&t=2s

Story 4: Scientists Make Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment

Source: Newsweek Story by Pandora Dewan

Link: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-breakthrough-chronic-pain-treatment-1894614

See also: Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces.


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