NanoJunkie

NanoJunkie

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NanoJunkie episodes

  • New Neurotech? Move Aside, Elon Musk!

    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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    12 min
  • A Nano-Based Replacement for Kevlar?

    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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    8 min
  • Canada Bans Graphene Masks

    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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    8 min
  • What is this Chip Shortage that Everyone's Talking About?

    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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    17 min
  • Why is Nanotechnology Important?

    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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    30 min
  • Details on Future Content
    I’m power-walking on a windy day, so pardon the audio quality. In this episode, I share the plan I’ve put into motion for NanoJunkie: a new website (nanojunkie.com), weekly blogs, and interviews with companies and researchers, to name a few.

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    14 min
  • Check-In: Pausing NanoJunkie
    05-11-2019: NanoJunkie episodes will be paused until I get a new laptop. May take a few weeks or even a couple months..

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    1 min
  • Nanotech News #7: Quantum Technology, Spiral Nanobots, and Flexible Circuits

    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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    16 min

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I'm obsessed with microtechnology and nanotechnology and the impact it will have on our society. In fact, this impact is not too far away. Many companies and research groups are already developing…