Floating Farms

Robo Eye!

#Tech #Future #World #eye #Medicine This week on Tech, Future & World we will be discussing the possible future of eye surgery and a cure for blindness, Artificial Eyes. In the episode we will discuss; * What are artificial eyes * Who is developing this tech * How these eyes work * How are they being used * What is the future for this tech Useful links; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vision-loss/#:~:text=In%20the%20UK%2C%20more%20than,to%20come%20to%20terms%20with [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vision-loss/#:~:text=In%20the%20UK%2C%20more%20than,to%20come%20to%20terms%20with]. https://preventblindness.org/prevalence-visual-acuity-loss-blindness-us/#:~:text=Researchers%20found%20more%20than%207,the%20better%2Dseeing%20eye.%E2%80%9D [https://preventblindness.org/prevalence-visual-acuity-loss-blindness-us/#:~:text=Researchers%20found%20more%20than%207,the%20better%2Dseeing%20eye.%E2%80%9D] https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/news/latest-global-figures-on-vision-loss/ [https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/news/latest-global-figures-on-vision-loss/] https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/basics/ced/index.html [https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/basics/ced/index.html] https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2020/looking-to-the-future-creating-an-artificial-eye/ [https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2020/looking-to-the-future-creating-an-artificial-eye/]

Diamonds are for Even!

#Tech #Future #World #Nano Diamond Batteries #Nuclear Diamond Batteries #Batteries This week I am going to be discussing Nuclear Diamond Batteries and how they could change our future. What is covered in this episode. * What is a Nuclear Diamond Battery * How these batteries could be used * How these batteries are created. * Possible benefits and issues with these batteries. Useful links; https://www.bristol.ac.uk/cabot/what-we-do/diamond-batteries/ [https://www.bristol.ac.uk/cabot/what-we-do/diamond-batteries/] https://gsiwaste.com/battery-recycling-is-important-for-environmental-health/#:~:text=As%20batteries%20corrode%2C%20their%20chemicals,could%20be%20ingesting%20dangerous%20metals [https://gsiwaste.com/battery-recycling-is-important-for-environmental-health/#:~:text=As%20batteries%20corrode%2C%20their%20chemicals,could%20be%20ingesting%20dangerous%20metals]. https://www.investmentmonitor.ai/insights/batteries-are-bad-for-the-environment [https://www.investmentmonitor.ai/insights/batteries-are-bad-for-the-environment] https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/green-tech/a35970222/radioactive-diamond-battery-will-run-for-28000-years/ [https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/green-tech/a35970222/radioactive-diamond-battery-will-run-for-28000-years/]

The Organ Printer!

#Tech #Future #World #3D printing #Medicine This week we look at 3D printing being used in the medical industry and how this can improve our future medical care. What is discussed during this episode; 1. What is 3D printing 2. How this is being used in the medical industry 3. How this can improve your medical care. 4. How this can help the medical industry Useful link: https://builtin.com/3d-printing [https://builtin.com/3d-printing] https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/analysis/3d-printing-in-the-medical-field-applications/ [https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/analysis/3d-printing-in-the-medical-field-applications/] https://www.statista.com/statistics/380148/total-number-of-organ-transplants-in-uk/ [https://www.statista.com/statistics/380148/total-number-of-organ-transplants-in-uk/] https://nhsbtmediaservices.blob.core.windows.net/organ-donation-assets/pdfs/Organ_Donation_Registry_Fact_Sheet_7_21337.pdf [https://nhsbtmediaservices.blob.core.windows.net/organ-donation-assets/pdfs/Organ_Donation_Registry_Fact_Sheet_7_21337.pdf] https://unos.org/transplant/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20transplants%20performed,of%20the%20gift%20of%20life [https://unos.org/transplant/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20transplants%20performed,of%20the%20gift%20of%20life]. https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/limb-loss-statistics/ [https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/limb-loss-statistics/] https://www.prd.uk.com/application/files/9415/3555/4595/PRD_-_Can_we_end_amputee_disability_in_2018_-_FINAL.pdf [https://www.prd.uk.com/application/files/9415/3555/4595/PRD_-_Can_we_end_amputee_disability_in_2018_-_FINAL.pdf] https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Hand-and-upper-limb-reconstruction-using-vascularised-composite-allotransplantation.pdf [https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Hand-and-upper-limb-reconstruction-using-vascularised-composite-allotransplantation.pdf]

Floating Farms

In this episode we are talking about floating farms and if they can help with food production and the feeding of our populations that live in large cities. In this episode we will covering; * The history of floating farms * The different types of floating farms * What floating farms have been created to date * How these floating farms could help feed the increasing population Useful Links; * https://www.euronews.com/2021/09/06/in-rotterdam-the-world-s-first-floating-farm-is-helping-save-agricultural-land#:~:text=Netherlands-,In%20Rotterdam%2C%20the%20world's%20first%20'floating%20farm',is%20helping%20save%20agricultural%20land&text=The%20port%20of%20Rotterdam%20is,floats%20in%20the%20harbour%20basin [https://www.euronews.com/2021/09/06/in-rotterdam-the-world-s-first-floating-farm-is-helping-save-agricultural-land#:~:text=Netherlands-,In%20Rotterdam%2C%20the%20world's%20first%20'floating%20farm',is%20helping%20save%20agricultural%20land&text=The%20port%20of%20Rotterdam%20is,floats%20in%20the%20harbour%20basin]. * https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200910-the-remarkable-floating-gardens-of-bangladesh#:~:text=Floating%20gardens%20are%20most%20common,into%20shape%20and%20making%20rafts [https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200910-the-remarkable-floating-gardens-of-bangladesh#:~:text=Floating%20gardens%20are%20most%20common,into%20shape%20and%20making%20rafts]. * https://smartfloatingfarms.com/ [https://smartfloatingfarms.com/] * https://www.sciencealert.com/this-giant-floating-farm-could-produce-almost-10-tonnes-of-food-each-year [https://www.sciencealert.com/this-giant-floating-farm-could-produce-almost-10-tonnes-of-food-each-year]

My Digital Twin

In this episode we will be discussing the possible future were everyone owns a digital twin What is included in this episode; * What is a digital twin * How digital twins are used in manufacturing * How they could be used in the medical field * How far could this technology be taken * Should we all own a digital twin Useful links. 1. https://www.networkworld.com/article/3280225/what-is-digital-twin-technology-and-why-it-matters.html 2. https://www.ibm.com/blogs/internet-of-things/iot-cheat-sheet-digital-twin/ 3. https://www.embs.org/the-role-of-digital-twin-in-healthcare-current-trends-and-challenges/