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Step into the world of nanotechnology with Tiny Tech. Tiny Tech is a series of radio modules focusing on the science and engineering of the very small.... more
FAQs about Tiny Tech:How many episodes does Tiny Tech have?The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.
March 14, 2025Making Tiny Patterns with Lasers and NanoparticlesEpisode 053 Scientists and engineers are always trying to develop better ways to make patterns on surfaces. Such patterns are the basis for how lots of things work.......more2minPlay
January 24, 2025Real-Life Spider-Man Web ShooterEpisode 052 In comic books and movies, Spider-Man uses wrist-worn devices called Web Shooters to capture enemies and swing between buildings at high speeds. The Web Shooters emit streams of liquid, which solidify and stick to the intended target. Awesome! But is this possible in real life?.......more2minPlay
November 22, 2024Computers from DNA?Episode 051 Scientists and engineers are always looking for ways to make computers more powerful. Some have speculated that this might be possible using DNA, the molecules in our bodies that store genetic information.......more2minPlay
November 12, 2024Flow BatteriesEpisode 050 Over 20% of all electricity in the US is now generated by renewable wind and solar power. That’s impressive, but wind turbines and solar panels are fickle: sometimes they generate more electricity than is needed, and other times none at all......more2minPlay
April 12, 2024Treating Acne by Getting Under Your SkinEpisode 049 Everyone – especially teenagers – hates spots caused by acne. The bacteria that cause acne can be killed by antibiotics, but a big problem is the eventual development of antibiotic resistance......more2minPlay
January 19, 2024The Cozy Desert ChameleonEpisode 048 What's warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot? One surprising answer is the Namibian chameleon! This chameleon can control how much sunlight it absorbs by changing its skin color......more2minPlay
September 22, 2023Nano-fingerprints: Combating CounterfeitsEpisode 047 How do you prove that you are you? One way is to take advantage of the fact that your fingerprints make a pattern that is uniquely yours. But how do we prove that the things around us from dollar bills to documents to pharmaceuticals are genuine and not counterfeits?......more2minPlay
August 04, 2023Slick as a WhistleEpisode 046 Spray-on windshield coatings that repel rain are really slick: they consist of a thin film of silicone, the same rubbery material used as caulking around the home. Silicones are hydrophobic, which means that they repel water, but some materials repel water so strongly that they are called superhydrophobic.......more2minPlay
July 14, 2023Carbon Quantum DotsEpisode 045 In nanotechnology, the big ideas involve really small things, such as quantum dots. Quantum dots are very small chunks of matter that can be tuned to absorb or emit light of different colors simply by changing the size of the dot......more2minPlay
June 30, 2023Beer and Magnetic BioBotsEpisode 044 Making beer by fermentation of barley and hops has been around for centuries. But could nanotechnology improve the process? Recently, to help with making beer, scientists have developed nanostructures called BioBots......more2minPlay
FAQs about Tiny Tech:How many episodes does Tiny Tech have?The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.