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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2023 · 33 MIN

PECA Plastics, Thought-Controlled Robot Dog, Potatoes On Mars w/ Ralph Bond

from Computer America · host Ben Crossman

Story 1: Surprising alternative to crude oil used to make a new recyclable plasticSource: ScienceAlert.com Story by Clare WatsonLink: https://tinyurl.com/4tdabtehStory 2: Amazing proof-of-concept demonstration shows a soldier controlling a robot surveillance dog with his thoughts!Source: UK’s Daily Mail Story by Stacy LiberatoreLink: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11896135/Killer-robot-dogs-controlled-soldiers-MINDS-trialed-Australian-army.htmlSee video here: https://tinyurl.com/4h4sey32Story 3: Scientists say habitats on Mars could be made from potato-based building materialsSource: Popular Science Story by Andrew PaulLink: https://www.popsci.com/technology/mars-starcrete-potato/Story 4: New app uses smartphone selfies to screen for pancreatic cancerSource: University of Washington Press ReleaseLink: https://www.washington.edu/news/2017/08/28/new-app-uses-smartphone-selfies-to-screen-for-pancreatic-cancer/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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