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Science Friday: Using Dna to Shape Nanostructures
Chemist Chad Mirkin describes advances in using DNA molecules to shape nanoscale crystal structures.
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Science Friday: Nanoscale Radio Shows Carbon Electronics Potential
In this segment, Ira talks with researcher John Rogers about the possibilities of electronics based on carbon nanotubes.
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Science Friday: Self Assembly for Building Nanoscale Patterns
Researchers have found a way to create high-quality repeating patterns with features just ten nanometers across. We'll talk about why that matters.
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Nanozone: How Small Is a Nanometer?
This short video defines and illustrates the size of a nanometer.
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Nanozone: What Is Nanotechnology?
This short video defines nanotechnology in its simplest terms--as the science of the ultra small.
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Science Friday: Is Graphene the New 'Wonder' Material?
Graphene is stronger than steel and more conductive than copper. Take a look at the applications and limitations of this 'wonder' material.
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Science Friday: An Etch a Sketch for Nanotech?
New research published this week may point to an easier way to create nanoscale electronic devices. Listen as a a team of researchers describe a method that functions somewhat like a high-tech Etch-A-Sketch drawing toy,using the...