# Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond

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Podcast: [Computer America](https://stenobird.com/podcast/computer-america-1116775)
Published: 2026-02-27T15:00:06+00:00
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## Resource

Show Notes 27 February 2026 Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon Source: ExtremeTech.com Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moon Story 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawater Source: Interesting Engineering Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawater See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00341-2 Story 3: Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids Source: Northwestern University Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/02/paralysis-treatment-heals-lab-grown-human-spinal-cord-organoids See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01606-2 Story 4: Toward regenerative bioprinting: Magnetic mixer enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissues Source: TechXplore.com Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-regenerative-bioprinting-magnetic-mixer-enables.html See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00357-6 Honorable Mentions Story: How to Compute with Electron Waves Source: NewsBreak.com Link: https://www.newsbreak.com/ieee-spectrum-319637150/4454843506865-how-to-compute-with-electron-waves Story: This Silent Wind Turbine Solves Sailing’s Power Problem Source: Yanko Design Link: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/01/18/this-silent-wind-turbine-solves-sailings-power-problem/ Story: Army establishes new AI, machine learning career path for officers Source: US Army Website Link: https://www.army.mil/article/289843/army_establishes_new_ai_machine_learning_career_path_for_officers Story: Smart chip could slash computing energy use by up to 5,000× Source:…

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