Lexicon

Lexicon

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Lexicon episodes

  • Meet the gold standard in neural implants: soft gold nanowires

    In this episode, we sit down with Klas Tybrandt, professor of materials science at Linköping University, to discuss his team’s innovative use of gold nanowires in soft neural implants and their potential to transform medical treatments.

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    45 min
  • Breaking dawn: the solar-powered future of transportation

    In this episode, we sit down with Philipp Furler, co-CEO and co-founder of Synhelion, to discuss their groundbreaking solar fuel technology and its potential to revolutionize the transportation sector. 

    Join us as we explore how Synhelion's DAWN plant is paving the way for a sustainable future by turning sunlight into liquid fuels compatible with existing global infrastructure.



    35 min
  • From Gaza to Mars: Loay Elbasyouni's journey with NASA's Mars Helicopter

    In this episode, we sit down with Loay Elbasyouni, Senior Manager of Engine Electrical Design at Blue Origin and a former NASA engineer who helped build its incredible Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.

    Hear about his journey from Gaza to NASA, his innovations, and the future of space exploration.

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    47 min
  • From data to delivery: the power of intelligent production planning

    In this episode, we sit down with Justin Newell, CEO of INFORM North America, to explore how AI-driven solutions revolutionize production planning and optimization across diverse industries.

    Join us as we delve into the future of intelligent operations and the critical role of data in modern manufacturing.

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    34 min
  • Eyes of the future: the rise of robotic guide dogs

    In this episode, Xianbao Chen and Gao Feng join us to discuss their work on a six-legged robotic guide dog that is revolutionizing mobility for the blind, offering a scalable, affordable alternative to traditional guide dogs with cutting-edge technology.


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    39 min
  • From pebbles to power: the rise of potassium silicate batteries
    In this episode, we discover how potassium silicate, an abundant earth material, is being transformed into a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, offering potential breakthroughs in performance and safety.

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    44 min
  • Quokka: the little device set to democratize quantum computing

    In this episode, we interview Chris Ferrie, associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney and Centre for Quantum Software and Information and cofounder of the quantum computing educational startup Eigensystems. 

    We discuss the company’s flagship quantum computer emulator, the Quokka, and its potential applications for democratizing quantum computing for the masses.

    44 min
  • Making a meal of it: how mealworms and insect protein will change the world

    In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Larouche, the scientific director at Ribozome, to discuss the challenges and potential of insect protein, detailing the benefits of mealworm farming, their environmental impact, and future applications in food and feed.

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    43 min
  • Quantum chess: Unraveling the mysteries of quasicrystals

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Felix Flicker, senior lecturer at the School of Physics, Bristol University. 

    We delve into how his team's work using Knight's tour can lead to groundbreaking research on quasicrystals and their potential applications for catalysts, atomic adsorption, and beyond.

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    39 min

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