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  • New Neurotech? Move Aside, Elon Musk!

     11:36
    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-andhttps://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/medical-advances/565347-small-company-beats-elon-musks-neuralink-in-race?amp

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  • A Nano-Based Replacement for Kevlar?

     07:19
    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

  • What in the World is a Microscopic Robot? (Bionaut Labs)

     10:39
    How small can a robot be? Bionaut Labs, a Los Angeles-based startup, has developed robots at the microscopic scale to treat brain disorders.

  • Canada Bans Graphene Masks

     07:33
    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

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

     16:40
    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)

  • Why is Nanotechnology Important?

     29:32
    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!

  • Details on Future Content

     13:34
    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.