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Podcast: New way to manufacture nano cubes and spheres
Thu, Mar 22 | from Earth & Sky
“Think of it like oranges in a box.” That’s how nanoscientist Andreas Stein describes his mold for spherical nanoparticles. But these “oranges” are smaller than 100 nanometers in size.
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Podcast: Will nanotech spark an agricultural revolution?
Norman Scott of Cornell University discusses how nanotechnology – the control of matter at the atomic scale – can make our animal food systems safer.
Tue, Mar 31 | from Earth & Sky Podcast
Podcast: Fortifying foods with nano-capsules
Listen to Jochen Weiss of the University of Hohenheim speak about using nanotechnology to add omega-3 fatty acids to a variety of foods.
Wed, Mar 18 | from Earth & Sky Podcast
Podcast: Expert urges transparency for nanoproducts
Hear Jennifer Kuzma talk about the impact of nanotechnology – the engineering of materials at the atomic scale — on the food we eat.
Tue, Mar 17 | from Earth & Sky Podcast
Podcast: Scientist urges caution for nano in agriculture
Rosalyn Berne studies the ethics of nanotechnology, the manipulation of atoms to create new materials. Hear her talk about nanotechnology applied to agriculture.
Wed, Mar 4 | from Earth & Sky Podcast
Podcast: Can nanotech help meet the energy challenge?
Nanotechnology has the potential to help us produce more energy, says Shell scientist Sergio Kapusta. Hear Kapusta talk about the applications of nanotechnology to renewable energy.
Sun, Oct 19 | from Earth & Sky
Podcast: Whose bodies benefit in a nano-enabled future?
In the future, an elite class might be able to enhance their physical bodies and their senses. Rosalyn Berne of the University of Virginia talks about how nanotechnology might redefine what it means to be human.
Sat, Sep 20 | from Earth & Sky
Podcast: Special camp for budding bio-scientists
Most kids go to summer camp for swimming, hiking and crafts. One group of Wisconsin students is in camp for nanotechnology, stem cells and bioethics. WiCell's Director of Operations Sue Carlson says the campers are incoming seniors who have an interest in biology related careers.
Wed, Jul 18 | from Wisconsin Radio Network
