Elon Musk's Neuralink always gets the spotlight for innovating brain technology, but a smaller company named Synchron may be leading the way. Synchron will be the first company to test implantable brain tech in human clinical trials!

Sources:

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/synchron-raises-40m-for-u-s-trials-neurotech-helping-paralysis-patients-text-email-and

https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/medical-advances/565347-small-company-beats-elon-musks-neuralink-in-race?amp

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Researchers from MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zürich banded together to create a nano-architected carbon material that was able to block particles moving at supersonic speeds!

Source:

https://news.mit.edu/2021/carbon-nanomaterial-light-strong-0624

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Health agencies in Canada have banned the sale and distribution of masks containing graphene (a carbon nanomaterial) over health concerns.

Article:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/canada-bans-masks-containing-graphene-101617428707042-amp.html

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I've been seeing a lot of news and talk about the semiconductor "chip shortage" that's been going on since last year. Here, I explain what the chip shortage is, what caused it, and how it will change the future of US manufacturing.

Host: Ari Esters (me)

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What’s the big deal with nanotech? Where is it used? Is it worth investing in nanotech at all?

All that and more covered in this episode!

Host: Ari Esters (me)

To learn even more, visit nanojunkie.com or follow NanoJunkie on Facebook and LinkedIn!

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In Episode 7 of Nanotech News, I talk about recent developments in efficient light-based circuits for use in quantum technology, spiral nanobots that improve drug delivery in the body, and flexible circuits made using 3D printing and nanotechnology.

Music: "Sunshine" by Ikson

https://soundcloud.com/ikson

Nanomechanical router leads to more efficient quantum technology:

https://www.nanotechnologyworld.org/single-post/2019/04/23/Nanocomponent-is-a-quantum-leap-for-Danish-physicists

Magnetic nanobots that improve cancer drug delivery:

https://m.phys.org/news/2019-04-tiny-robots-powered-magnetic-fields.html

Flexible circuits made using 3D printing and silver nanowires:

https://m.phys.org/news/2019-04-flexible-circuits-d.html

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