Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond

Main StoriesStory 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplasticsSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.htmlStory 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while drivingSource: Purdue UniversityLink: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/Story 3: An iron-on electronic circuit to create wearable techSource: American Chemical Society press releaseLink: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.htmlStory 4: CES News: Headset for the blind uses AI and haptics to guide the user.Source: A company called .lumenLinks: https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H6D01duRcHonorable MentionsStory: New Algorithm Dramatically Speeds Up Stroke Detection ScansSource: NYU Tandon School of EngineeringLink: https://engineering.nyu.edu/news/new-algorithm-dramatically-speeds-stroke-detection-scansStory: New materials yank ‘forever chemicals’ from waterSource: ScienceNewsExplores.orgLink: https://www.snexplores.org/article/mof-filter-pfas-forever-chemicals-waterStory: World’s smallest AI supercomputer can fit in your pocket, run without server or GPUsSource: Interesting EngineeringLinks: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-world-smallest-ai-supercomputer, https://tiiny.ai/, https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2025/12/worlds-smallest-mini-pc-thats-about-the-size-of-a-smartphone-unveiledStory: Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient: AlgaeSource: EurekAlert!.orgLinks: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109918, https://hexaconstruction.media/article/34059-algae-based-asphalt-shrugs-off-freezing-temperatures-and-reduces-carbon-outputStory: Scientists discover 'magical' material that's stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzyingSource: The Cool Down on MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-discover-magical-material-that-s-stronger-than-steel-and-lighter-than-aluminum-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1RyiNJ