Shapeshifting Wings and Artificial Neurons w/ Ralph Bond

About this episode

This episode features Ralph Bond discussing advancements in artificial neurons and innovative technologies in construction and robotics.

Show Notes 8 May 2026 This 'gas battery' turns CO2 and NOx pollution into electricitySungkyunkwan UniversityTechXplore.com https://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-gas-battery-pollution-electricity-air.html https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2026/ee/d5ee06789h Humanoid robot takes first steps on construction siteMark GloverConstruction Management https://constructionmanagement.co.uk/humanoid-robot-takes-first-steps-on-construction-site/ AI-controlled morphing wings take flight as DLR tests aircraftJay MenonAerospace Global News https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/dlr-ai-controlled-morphing-wings-aircraft/ Scientists invent artificial neurons that 'talk' to real brain cellsMarianne GuenotLiveScience.com https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/scientists-invent-artificial-neurons-that-talk-to-real-brain-cells-paving-way-to-better-brain-implants https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-026-02149-6.epdf The next big thing in sustainable construction: Iron-fortified wood?Anthropocene Magazine https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/the-next-big-thing-in-sustainable-construction-iron-fortified-wood/ Scientists Discover an Amazing New Use for Your Leftover Coffee…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Crossman

Guest: Ralph Bond

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• sustainable technology
• robotics
• neuroscience
• construction innovation

Keywords

• artificial neurons
• robotics
• sustainable construction
• AI-controlled wings
• humanoid robots

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sungkyunkwan University, TechXplore.com, Construction Management, Aerospace Global News, LiveScience.com, Anthropocene Magazine, ScienceAlert.com, Northwestern University

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