The electric revolution is coming, and new battery technology is being developed to meet our increasing energy needs.
Current batteries typically use lithium-ion technology, but lithium is volatile and rare, presenting a challenge for the future.
Newly developed sodium-ion batteries could solve many of these issues.
Driving your car is one of the most dangerous things you do in your everyday life. Car crashes kill thousand of people in the United States every year.
However, improvements in braking technology could be addressing this issue. Automatic braking systems are being installed in newly designed cars, and studies show they could play a major role in the reduction of traffic fatalities.
It seems like AI has wormed its way into every new technology that gets released.
One area in which AI could be making a major impact is in the field of home security. AI image recognition has been integrated into many home security systems, and so far, there have been few complaints.
Guests:
- Shirley Meng, professor of molecular engineering, University of Chicago
- Aarian Marshall, reporter, WIRED
- Russell Holly, managing editor for commerce, CNET
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