Topic: Battelle

Battelle, a nonprofit research institute, has developed the "Annihilator" system designed to destroy PFAS chemicals in contaminated water. The technology was demonstrated using 10,000 gallons of landfill water, concentrating the chemicals before blasting them out of existence. This comes as studies show nearly half of US tap water contains potentially harmful forever chemical compounds.

A U.S. Geological Survey study found that nearly half of U.S. tap water contains PFAS, or "forever chemicals," which are linked to cancer and other health issues. New technology from the research institute Battelle, dubbed the "PFAS Annihilator," claims to destroy these chemicals using heat and pressure. The hosts also discuss personal water filtration preferences, noting the effectiveness of systems like Clearly Filtered.

The "National Clean Fleets Partnership" is managed by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, an LLC owned by Battelle and MRI Global. This entity operates the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) under a $1.1 billion government contract. The hosts investigate MRI Global's leadership, noting their deep ties to the nuclear and chemical defense industries.

The Department of Homeland Security is developing the Future Attribute Screening Technologies (FAST) program to detect physiological and behavioral cues at security checkpoints. This portable laboratory is designed for use at sporting events, airports, and border crossings to identify potential threats before a crime is committed. The technology is framed as a "thought crime" detection system.

Bill Gates is embarking on a "farewell tour" as he transitions to full-time work at his foundation, with some speculating he is seeking a Nobel Peace Prize. The hosts discuss the public's tendency to misattribute inventions, such as the belief that Gates invented the computer or Henry Ford invented the automobile. A satirical plan is hatched to credit "Tommy Toyota" with the invention of the car on Wikipedia.