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Show NotesStory 1: A new frontier for marine robot communication: University of Florida scientists develop BlueMEDave SchlenkerUniversity of Floridahttps://www.eng.ufl.edu/news/research-innovation/a-new-frontier-for-marine-robot-communication-uf-scientists-develop-blueme/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11506063Story 2: Scientists bred a fast-growing kelp that could fuel ships and aircraft without oilBrooklyn SmithThe Cool Down on MSN.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/scientists-bred-a-fast-growing-kelp-that-could-fuel-ships-and-aircraft-without-oil/ar-AA239D7SStory 3: Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantlyAllen G. Breed and Holly RamerAP News Servicehttps://apnews.com/article/robot-duke-argus-6ba9651ba6553ebc4405ffc07a26afedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivufnqS3pRc&t=2sStory 4: Genetically Engineered Hookworms Developed to Produce and Deliver Therapeutic AgentsBioengineer.orghttps://bioengineer.org/genetically-engineered-hookworms-developed-to-produce-and-deliver-therapeutic-agents/Honorable MentionsStory: Robots Could Turn E-Waste into a Source of Legacy Chips - This startup wants to recover usable RAM before circuit boards are shreddedShannon CuthrellIEEE Spectrumhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/e-waste-recycling-robots-ramStory: Scientists Found a Remarkable Way to Help Kids Like VegetablesDavid NieldScienceAlert.comhttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-found-a-remarkable-way-to-help-kids-like-vegetablesStory: This Groundbreaking Hydrogen Engine Could Rival Diesel Power Without the EmissionsJonathan SayersBGR.comhttps://www.bgr.com/2167090/groundbreaking-hydrogen-engine-no-emissions-diesel/Story: New thermal imaging system detects early melanoma before it is visibleNews Medical Life Scienceshttps://www.news-medical.net/news/20260525/New-thermal-imaging-system-detects-early-melanoma-before-it-is-visible.aspx

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 research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-025-02109-6 Honorable Mentions Story: Microbes in Space Mutated and Developed a Remarkable Ability Source: ScienceAlert.comLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/microbes-in-space-mutated-and-developed-a-remarkable-ability Story: Scientists watch microscopic plant 'mouths' breathing in real time with palm-sized tool Source: Live ScienceLink: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/scientists-watch-microscopic-plant-mouths-breathing-in-real-time-with-palm-sized-tool Story: This Startup’s Air‑Powered Fuel Could Rewrite the Future of EnergySource: Inc. MagazineLink: https://www.inc.com/maria-jose-gutierrez-chavez/this-startups-air-powered-fuel-could-rewrite-the-future-of-energy/91296983 Story: Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.Source: LiveScience.comLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/psychedelics-may-rewire-the-brain-to-treat-ptsd-scientists-are-finally-beginning-to-understand-how

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=JHJnUHJIcgQIngestible Bioprinter Treats GI Tract Injuries from Inside the Body Source: Inside Precision Medicine Link:https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/patient-care/ingestible-bioprinter-treats-gi-tract-injuries-from-inside-the-body/World’s first cryogen-free superconducting motor promises 99.5% efficiency for aviation Source: Interesting Engineering Link:https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/world-first-cryogen-free-superconducting-motorNew breakthrough to restore aging joints could help treat osteoarthritis Source: ScienceAlert.com Link:https://www.sciencealert.com/new-breakthrough-to-restore-aging-joints-could-help-treat-osteoarthritisQuantum tools set to transform life science, researchers say Source: Phys.org Link:https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/quantum-tools-set-to-transform-life-science-researchers-say/ar-AA1Uj3Hc

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/new-3d-chips-could-make-electronics-faster-and-more-energy-efficient-0618Robot achieves 0.053 mm micro-precision in the world’s first robotic cataract surgerySource: Interesting EngineeringLink: https://interestingengineering.com/health/ucla-robotic-cataract-surgery-breakthroughThis Soft Robot Is 100% Edible, Including the Battery - It’s designed to feed medication to wild boars, but you can eat it tooSource: IEEE SpectrumLink: https://spectrum.ieee.org/soft-edible-robotResearch shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated waterSource: TechXplore.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-12-coffee-contaminated.html