Semiconductors might be tiny, but they do BIG things! In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we explore what semiconductors are, how they’re made, and why they’re so important in everything from smartphones and laptops to space rockets and self-driving cars. This episode is perfect for curious minds who love asking questions like How do computers work? or What makes my phone so smart?

Sleep Tight!,

Sheryl & Clark

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Themes in this episode:

✔️ Basic electronics: How semiconductors help devices work

✔️ Materials science: What semiconductors are made of and why they’re special

✔️ Tiny technology: Understanding microchips, transistors, and nanometers

✔️ Manufacturing process: How semiconductors are made from silicon crystals

✔️ Everyday science: Real-world uses of semiconductors in technology we use daily

✔️ Science literacy: Making complex scientific ideas like doping, circuits, and logic accessible to young listeners

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