AlphaGenome, AI Plasma Control, and Eggshell Space Shields w/ Ralph Bond

Podcast Show Notes – 16 October 2026

Story 1: DeepMind’s new genome ‘atlas’ charts effects of all nine billion human gene mutations

Source / Attribution: Nature.com — Story by Ewen CallawayLink: Nature ArticleStory 2: AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react

Source / Attribution: ScienceDaily.com — Story from Princeton UniversityLink: ScienceDaily ReleaseStory 3: The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells

Source / Attribution: ArsTechnica.com — Story by Jennifer OuelletteLink: Ars Technica Story | Research PaperStory 4: New 'nanobone' could help body regrow bone

Source / Attribution: University of Sydney — Story by Associate Professor Chun XuLink: University of Sydney News | ACS Nano Research PaperHonorable Mention: Weighing 13.2 pounds, scientists build world’s smallest CT scanner that runs on 200 watts

Source / Attribution: Interesting Engineering via MSN — Story by Munis RazaLink: MSN ArticleHonorable Mention: Your Body Has a 'Second Heart', And It's Crucial You Keep It Pumping

Source / Attribution: ScienceAlert.com — Story by Esra OzLink: ScienceAlert ArticleHonorable Mention: A New NASA Design Turbocharges Nuclear Spacecraft

Source / Attribution: IEEE Spectrum — Story by Kurt Polzin and Robert SchleicherLink: IEEE Spectrum Article