Top 10 Science and Technology Inventions for the Week of August 31, 2018

01. Enzyme can convert any blood into universally donated type O
02. Nanobot pumps destroy nerve agents
03. Quantum bugs, meet your new swatter
04. D-Wave demonstrates first large-scale quantum simulation of topological state of matter
05. Future information technologies: Nanoscale heat transport under the microscope
06. These lithium-ion batteries can’t catch fire because they harden on impact
07. Research team finds evidence of matter-matter coupling
08. Chemists make breakthrough on road to creating a rechargeable lithium-oxygen battery
09. Breaking down band structures
10. Bowtie-funnel combo best for conducting light; team found answer in simple equation

And others…

Big data and technology in disasters: Better integration needed for effective response
China is still 10-20 years from matching US economy and 20-40 years from matching US military
Future elections may be swayed by intelligent, weaponized chatbots
In 2019, China and Russia will start using floating nuclear reactors for oil and gas rigs and military bases
Method to cancel noise without ear-blocking headphones

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