# 3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond

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Podcast: [Computer America](https://stenobird.com/podcast/computer-america-1116775)
Published: 2026-01-23T15:00:09+00:00
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Show Notes 23 January 2026 Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flight Source: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcement Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htm See also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007 Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AI Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/new-physics-shortcut-lets-laptops-tackle-quantum-problems-once-reserved-for-supercomputers-and-ai Story 3: Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita Sinha Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-maglev-hits-435-mph-in-2-seconds Honorable Mentions Story: This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones Source: CNN Story by Rebecca Calms Link: https://www.cnn.com/science/diamanti-3d-printed-concrete-sustainable-bridge-hnk-spc-intl Story: New drug stalls Alzheimer's development in breakthrough trial Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-drug-stalls-alzheimers-development-in-breakthrough-trial Story: Scientists build a quantum computer that can repair itself using recycled atoms Source: Phys.org Story by Robert Egan Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-scientists-quantum-recycled-atoms.html Story: New Image Sensor Breaks Optical Limits – My subhead: a lens‑free system that achieves sub‑micron, 3D resolution across a wide field of view, something previously considered impossible with optical wavelengths Sourc…

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