Tiny Lab-Grown Brains, EV Battery Breakthrough, and 3D Printed Bio-Glass w/ Ralph Bond Story 1: Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers - Biocomputing has left the realm of science fiction and entered the laboratory - Source: Techspot.com - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.techspot.com/news/109753-tiny-lab-grown-brains-could-help-build-next.html - See also BBC article: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7p1lzvxjro - See also: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://finalspark.com/ Story 2: US firm’s new EV battery design could add 50% more range, targets 1,000 miles - Source: InterestingEngineering.com - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-ev-battery-design-more-range - See the company's post on this here: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://24-m.com/press-releases/24m-unlocks-new-u.s.-battery-manufacturing-opportunities-with-groundbreaking-energy-dense-24m-etop-electrode-to-pack-technology Story 3: Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strength - Source: Thetimesofinnovation.com - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://timesofinnovation.com/additive-manufacturing/can-glass-replace-bone-scientists-3d-print-bio-glass-that-mimics-skeletal-strength/ Story 4: Study Reveals Brain System That Repairs Your Body While You Sleep - Source: ScienceAlert.com - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.sciencealert.com/study-reveals-brain-system-that-repairs-your-body-while-you-sleep - See research paper here: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674%2825%2900626-9 Honorable MentionsStory: “One Molecule Defies Physics”: Cambridge Scientists Unveil P3TTM Solar Breakthrough with Near-Perfect Efficiency, Threatening Conventional Energy Industry Order - Source: Energy-reporters.com - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.energy-reporters.com/news/one-molecule-defies-physics-cambridge-scientists-unveil-p3ttm-solar-breakthrough-with-near-perfect-efficiency-threatening-conventional-energy-industry-order/ - See research paper here: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-025-02362-z Story: Microbes Unlock Copper as AI Demand Soars - Source: DigitrendZ blog - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://digitrendz.blog/newswire/artificial-intelligence/61106/microbes-unlock-copper-as-ai-demand-soars/ Story: Scientists develop incredible leaf-inspired material that could replace plastic: 'Very strong' - Source: TheCoolDown.com - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/leaf-inspired-bioplastic-washington-university/ - See research paper here: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-61693-2 Story: Scientists crack the mystery of hidden atomic order inside microchips for the first time - Using advanced microscopy and AI, scientists revealed short-range atomic order that changes how semiconductors conduct electricity - Source: InterestingEngineering.com - Link: https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-observe-short-range-order-semiconductors

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24M Launches ETOP Technology Delivering Higher Energy Density for EVs The 24M ETOP (Electrode-to-Pack) system eliminates traditional cells by integrating sealed, energy-storing electrodes directly into the battery pack.

24M Launches #ETOP Technology Delivering Higher #EnergyDensity for #EVs #batterytechnology

Flyer: Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 19-22 May 2025, Glasgow, Scotland. Workshop Title: Problem-Based Learning: Engaging Students in the STEM Classroom with Examples from Optics/Photonics Tuesday May 20, 3:15-5:15, Alloway Suite Text: Educating Students for 21st Century Jobs In this workshop, you'll learn about problem-based learning (PBL) by engaging in a case study on semiconductor waveguide design and discover how the PBL Challenges have been used to excite students about STEM in the classroom and extracurricular activities. After this workshop you will • Be able to use PBL to enhance student critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Have access to the PBL curriculum materials provided through the PBL projects of the New England Board of Higher Education. • Be invited to join a community of PBL practitioners Presenters: Judy Donnelly, Professor Emerita – Laser and Fiber Optic Technology, Three Rivers Community College, CT, USA Dr. Nicholas Massa, Professor/Chair – Laser Optics Technology (Retired), Springfield Technical Community College, USA Photos are of students using PBL tools to solve a problem. PBL Projects and NSF logos appear at bottom right.

We're excited to be selected as #ETOP Change Champions! Stop by our workshop and learn how to step aside (hard for teachers, I know as a control freak myself) and let students, well, figure things out. Can your team design an effective waveguide for a methane sensor? 🧪💡