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

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

Published: January 23, 2026

Duration: 30:47

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...