Bourne Report Radio : Five- Minute Podcast

#130 – Spider Webs (14 June 2009)

Imagine that – coating spider web silk with metal nanoparticles makes it three times stronger than steel. Time: 3 min, 23 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#129 – Back Pain (7 June 2009)

If you suffer from back pain or the aggravation of a pinched nerve, MEMS devices may soon help provide some relief. Time: 4 min, 32 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#128 – Fake Tans (10 May 2009)

Thanks to some ingenious work at the molecular-level, the bad smell of self-tanning products is now a thing of the past. Time: 2 min, 32 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#127 – Bionic Penguins (26 April 2009)

The field of bionics is so cool! But forget the six-million dollar man - how about bionic penguins instead? Time: 4 min, 22 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#126 – Hot Wheels (12 April 2009)

It’s time to re-think transportation, courtesy of GM and Segway, as well as the use of MEMS sensors and nanobatteries. Time: 4 min, 23 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#125 – Smart Jar Lids (5 April 2009)

Do you have a hard time opening jars? Shape-memory alloy may someday alleviate that struggle (especially for seniors and those with arthritic hands). Time: 3 min, 38 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#124 – Staying Warm (21 Dec 08)

Here’s a very cool “green” use of nanotechnology that can keep things warm – from toast to people. Time: 3 min, 18 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#123 – Clothes that Don’t Get Wet (14 Dec 08)

Wouldn’t it be fun to play in the snow, or water, and not worry about your clothes getting wet? Time: 3 min, 36 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#122 – Educating Kids (and Teachers) about Nanotech (7 Dec 08)

The best way to teach our children about MEMS and nanotechnology is to start by educating teachers first; here’s a few of my ideas. Time: 8 min, 07 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#121 – The Future of Healthcare (30 Nov 08)

MEMS and nanotechnology are revolutionizing medicine; here’s a peek at our future. Time: 4 min, 29 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#120 – Ten Coolest Consumer Products of 2008 (23 Nov 08)

Here’s my short list for the ten coolest consumer products of 2008 that use MEMS, nanotech and other emerging technologies. Time: 5 min, 02 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#119 – Product Liability, Part 2 (16 Nov 08)

A really cool perfume concept just hit the market, and raises questions about product liability. Time: 3 min, 11 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#118 – Batteries/Fuel Cells (9 Nov 08)

Nanomaterials, MEMS and other alternatives to next-generation power. Time: 4 min, 52 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#117 - Drinking Water (2 Nov 08)

MEMS and nanotechnology are playing some interesting roles in desalination and drinking water. Time: 5 min, 26 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#116 – Bones (26 Oct 08)

From back surgery to damaged knees, nanomaterials (and MEMS sensors) are making a real difference in orthopedics. Time: 3 min, 28 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#115 – Infection Control (19 Oct 08)

Films, paint and even new metal surfaces are being looked at in the quest to kill E. coli. Time: 4 min, 51 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#114 – Smart Fabrics (12 Oct 08)

Electronic textiles and smart fabrics continue to evolve; here’s a quick update. Time: 4 min, 39 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#113 – Cancer (5 Oct 08)

When it comes to cancer, here’s five ways that MEMS and nanotechnology are making a difference. Time: 5 min, 20 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#112 – Solar Cells (28 Sept 08)

Nanomaterials can not only make solar cells more efficient, but pretty, too! Time: 3 min, 56 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#111 – Fuel Efficiency (21 Sept 08)

Can nano-based engine oil treatments really improve fuel efficiency? Time: 3 min, 47 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#110 – Elder Care (14 Sept 08)

Here’s some unique ways wireless MEMS sensors might make a real difference in the care of our aging parents. Time: 5 min, 54 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#109 – Product Liability (7 Sept 08)

Are class-action lawsuits pertaining to nanomaterials, MEMS or other emerging technologies just around the corner? Time: 3 min, 43 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#108 – College Football (24 August 08)

MEMS accelerometers are playing an increasingly important role in monitoring the safety of football players. Time: 5 min, 01 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#107 - Shape-Shifting Ballet Slippers (17 August 08)

What do Terminator 2 and the toe shoes ballerinas wear have in common? Intelligent molecules. Time: 4 min, 34 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#106 – Listener’s Challenge: School Supplies (10 August 08)

It’s back-to-school time, so let’s take a look at the role that nanomaterials are playing. Time: 6 min, 56 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#105 – Home Energy Costs (3 August 08)

Reducing energy use isn’t just up to the consumer – MEMS sensors are helping utilities make the electric grid smarter. Time: 4 min, 37 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#104 – Programmable Tattoos (27 July 08)

Fact or fiction: are programmable tattoos, based on carbon nanotubes, for real? Time: 5 min, 01 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#103 – Night Vision (20 July 08)

Imagine having night vision in your car; MEMS microbolometers are now making thermal imaging available to everyone. Time: 5 min, 14 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#102 – Glue (13 July 08)

Next-generation adhesives are now being made from nanoparticles of sugar! Time: 4 min, 56 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#101 – Listener’s Challenge: Ice Cream (29 June 08)

Is nanotechnology really being used to make ice cream? Time: 4 min, 26 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#100 – NASCAR vs. Students (22 June 08)

I couldn’t decide this week’s topic: the use of MEMS and nanotechnology in racecar driving or some seriously innovative ideas from University students. So, here’s a peek at both. Time: 4 min, 25 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#99 – Smart Homes (15 June 08)

Smart homes aren’t all about electronics. Here’s how nanotechnology can help you create your own “house of the future” today. Time: 4 min, 15 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#98 – Pico-Projectors (8 June 08)

Thanks to optical MEMS, your cell phone will soon double as a portable projector. Time: 3 min, 52 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#97 – Colonoscopy (1 June 08)

An easier way to view the gastrointestinal tract is here: camera pills! Time: 3 min, 28 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#96 – Electronic Textiles (25 May 08)

Nanomaterials may be resulting in “smart” fabrics, but MEMS sensors and other electronics are taking textiles to a whole new level of intelligence. Time: 3 min, 19 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#95 – Smart Stickers (18 May 08)

These are no ordinary stickers – they have brains! Time: 3 min, 10 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#94 – Lottery Tickets (11 May 08)

You might be surprised what nanotechnology has to do with lottery tickets. Time: 2 min, 36 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#93 – 2008 MEMS Forecast (4 May 08)

In my annual MEMS market forecast, we’ll take a brief look back at 2007 and see what’s in store through 2012. Time: 6 min, 35 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#92 – Gardens (27 April 08)

Nanomaterials and MEMS sensors are playing a very cool role in gardens, nurseries, vineyards and other agricultural applications. Time: 3 min, 55 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#91 – Listener’s Challenge: Keys (20 April 08)

What do MEMS (and/or nanotech) have to do with keys – and locks? Time: 4 min, 03 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#90 – Drinking Water (13 April 08)

Here’s how MEMS are being used to keep our water supply safe. Time: 3 min, 39 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#89 – Renewable Energy (6 April 08)

Is renewable energy still hot? Or not? Time: 4 min, 40 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#88 – Robotics (30 March 08)

From collective thinking to artificial skin, the androids of the future are on their way. Time: 4 min, 32 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#87 – Hair Care (23 March 08)

Here’s how nanotech is making a difference to conditioners, hair coloring, flat irons and even styling products. Time: 2 min, 24 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#86 – March Madness (16 March 08)

March madness is all about basketball, and wouldn’t you know, accelerometers might be a contender here too. Time: 2 min, 57 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#85 – Listener’s Challenge: Bakeware (9 March 08)

There is indeed a nanotech connection to bakeware – but not quite what the challenger had in mind. Time: 2 min, 59 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#84 – Fake Dirt, Smart Dust (2 March 08)

What more can I say? The title of this week’s episode speaks for itself. Time: 3 min, 00 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#83 – Stroke Recovery (24 Feb 08)

Learn how MEMS accelerometers are assisting those recovering from a stroke. Time: 3 min, 31 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#82 – Listener’s Challenge: Diapers (17 Feb 08)

Diapers plus nanotechnology makes for a surprisingly green product – maybe. Time: 4 min, 34 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#81 – Kids and Future City (10 Feb 08)

Future City is a great way to get kids interested in science and engineering – and this year’s theme is nanotechnology. Time: 3 min, 04 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#80 – Listener’s Challenge: Super Bowl (3 Feb 08)

From diamonds to “nano” trophies, here’s some fun ways MEMS and nanotech are connected to the Super Bowl. Time: 3 min, 13 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#79 – Dentistry (27 Jan 08)

Nanomaterials make sense for dental veneers and tooth sensitivity, but MEMS and braces? You bet. Time: 3 min, 25 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#78 – Nanosilver, Part 2 (20 Jan 08)

In Part 2 of our on-going series about silver and infection control, we’ll take a look at hospital textiles and medical devices. Time: 5 min, 34 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#77 – Tire Pressure Monitoring (13 Jan 08)

All new cars in the US now have tire pressure monitoring systems; here’s how you can tell which use MEMS sensors and which don’t. Time: 4 min, 21 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#76 – Counterfeit Currency (6 Jan 08)

Learn about the role MEMS and nanotech might play to make the counterfeiting of money more difficult. Time: 3 min, 45 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#75 – Staying Fit (30 Dec 07)

MEMS and nanotech can help you stay physically and psychologically fit in the New Year – from exercise gear to solutions for stress incontinence. Time: 4 min, 21 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#74 – Innovative Research (23 Dec 07)

Here’s a preview of some of the most novel research projects from 2007; get the full details in this week’s radio show. Time: 3 min, 41 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#73 – Superbugs, Part I (16 Dec 07)

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria – especially MRSA – are on the rise and making news. In Part I of this multi-part series we’ll explore how different kinds of nanosilver can help. Time: 5 min, 45 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#72 – People Tracking (9 Dec 07)

How far would you go to use technology that tracks where your child is? And what about monitoring the elderly or even your spouse? Time: 3 min, 53 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#71 – Turkey (25 Nov 07)

What’s Thanksgiving without turkey? And how does nanotechnology fit in? Time: 5 min, 00 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#70 – Listener’s Challenge: Paper (18 Nov 07)

What’s so special about paper? There’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Time: 4 min, 25 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#69 – Diamonds (11 Nov 07)

Few can resist the glitter of diamonds, and fancy colored stones are a big trend, but “nano” diamonds are the jewelry of the future. Time: 3 min, 28 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#68 – Shaving (4 Nov 07)

From razor blades to shaving cream, nanotechnology is making shaving less irritating to the skin, with improved results. Time: 3 min, 45 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#67 – Spy Thrillers (28 Oct 07)

This sounds like the basis for a spy thriller, but it’s real. Key players include MEMS sensors, undercover agents and an international conspiracy. Time: 4 min, 26 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#66 – Fish Tanks (21 Oct 07)

Keeping fish tanks clean may soon become much easier thanks to the use of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide. Time: 3 min, 06 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#65 – Energy Use (14 Oct 07)

This year’s FIRST LEGO League Challenge, Power Puzzle, focuses on energy production, consumption and reduction. Time: 5 min, 25 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#64 – Cosmetic or Vitamin? (7 Oct 07)

Can anti-aging really come in a pill? That’s the theory behind cosmecueticals and nutricosmetics. Time: 4 min, 49 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#63 – Gyro Sensors (30 Sept 07)

MEMS gyro sensors are making their move into consumer electronics, including one of the hottest toys of the year. Time: 4 min, 17 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#62 – Listener’s Challenge: Chewing Gum (23 Sept 07)

Imagine not getting gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe! Time: 2 min, 47 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#61 – MEMS & Nanotechnology for Kids (16 Sept 07)

With school starting and the FIRST LEGO League off and running, here’s a resource aimed at inspiring kids to study science, technology, engineering and math. Time: 5 min, 19 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#60 – Nuclear Safety (9 Sept 07)

Yes, MEMS are really playing a role in preventing nuclear warheads from accidentally being detonated. Time: 3 min, 57 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#59 – Copper Theft (2 Sept 07)

Copper theft is hot! Here’s how MEMS and nanotechnology might make such thievery a thing of the past. Time: 4 min, 12 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#58 – The Ultimate Listener’s Challenge (19 Aug 07)

The Bourne Report Podcast listener’s challenge culminates in a preview of the new book, A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS and Nanotechnology. Time: 8 min, 48 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#57 – Drunk Driving (12 Aug 07)

MEMS sensors are slowly finding their way into cars as a way to prevent drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel and driving. Time: 4 min, 18 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#56 – Bridge Safety (5 Aug 07)

Wireless sensors are now available that could be used to monitor civil infrastructure for deterioration, and possibly prevent a future bridge collapse. Time: 5 min, 05 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#55 – Next-Generation Food (29 July 07)

We just can’t help playing with our food. Here’s how MEMS, nanotechnology and other approaches are being applied to food in some very interesting ways. Time: 4 min, 37 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#54 – Hi-Tech and Your Pets (22 July 07)

Cool technology isn’t just for people—now even dogs and horse are benefiting from MEMS, nanotechnology and more. Time: 4 min, 41 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#53 – Extreme Robots (15 July 07)

From microbots to walking humanoids, robotics technology is rapidly becoming more diverse and increasingly sophisticated, as demonstrated at the 2007 RoboCup. Time: 6 min, 40 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#52 – Cosmetics and…Ink Jet Printing? (8 July 07)

Ink jet printing continues to evolve in fascinating ways—from lightening-fast printing speeds to the application of cosmetics. Time: 3 min, 33 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#51 – Self-Cleaning Windows (1 July 07)

Wouldn’t it be great if windows cleaned themselves? Thanks to nanotechnology, self-cleaning glass is now available. Time: 3 min, 14 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#50 – Personal GPS (24 June 07)

Getting lost is rapidly becoming a thing of the past with personal GPS; find out how MEMS are behind this. Time: 3 min, 29 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#49 – Listener’s Challenge: Fishing (17 June 07)

While MEMS and nanotechnology can’t guarantee that you’ll catch more fish, they’re certainly making the experience a lot more high-tech. Time: 3 min, 58 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#48 – Diabetes (10 June 07)

Implantable and wireless solutions for monitoring blood glucose, delivering insulin, and treating other diabetes-related complications are no longer science fiction. Time: 4 min, 27 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#47 – Plastics (3 June 07)

Next-generation plastic bottles and plastic wrap are coming to store shelves soon thanks to the use of nanocomposites. Time: 4 min, 04 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#46 –Wine and Beer (27 May 07)

From growing wine grapes to brewing beer, MEMS and nanotechnology are playing a direct role in some of life’s finer pleasures. Time: 4 min, 09 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#45 – Smart Fabrics (20 May 07)

From fibers that act as batteries to textiles that can hide military tanks, the fabrics of the future are indeed getting smarter. Time: 8 min, 18 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#44 – Listener’s Challenge: Cell Phones (13 May 07)

Although MEMS and nanomaterials aren’t found in a lot of cell phones yet, how they’re being put to use is pretty interesting. Time: 4 min, 28 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#43 – Camera Pills (6 May 07)

One of the best examples of a “nanobot” is the camera pill, which is changing how doctors see inside the body. Time: 3 min, 30 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#42 – Bio and Chemical Sensors (28 April 07)

Find out how MEMS and nanotechnology are improving water quality and could possibly prevent future food recalls. Time: 4 min, 19 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#41 – RF MEMS (22 April 07)

RF MEMS are a hot topic again, but things are a lot different than they were five years ago. Time: 3 min, 45 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#40 – Next-Generation Displays (15 April 07)

From cars to cell phones, here’s the latest in MEMS and nanotech-based displays. Time: 4 min, 22 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#39 – Listener’s Challenge: Eyeglasses (8 April 07)

What do MEMS and nanotechnology have to do with eyeglasses? Time: 3 min, 25 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#38 – Inertial Sensors (1 April 07)

MEMS inertial sensors are finding their way into some cool consumer applications. Time: 4 min, 23 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#37 – Wireless Sensing (25 March 07)

What do electric utilities, running gear, and cancer patients have in common? They all benefit from the use of wireless sensors. Time: 4 min, 04 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#36 – An Update on Silver Nanoparticles (18 March 07)

Silver nanoparticles remain a hot property for use in all kinds of products; but there’s some interesting competition. Time: 3 min, 45 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#35 – Listener’s Challenge: Anti-Counterfeiting (11 March 07)

Whether it’s for poker chips or pharmaceuticals, unique technologies to protect against counterfeiting are now moving into the market. Time: 4 min, 08 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#34 – Smart RFID (4 March 07)

RFID tags are getting more advanced thanks to MEMS sensors and nanomaterials. Time: 4 min, 25 sec. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray

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#33 – Cars, Cars, Cars (25 Feb 07)

Here’s how MEMS and nanomaterials are playing a role in the car you drive today, tomorrow's electric vehicles, and even the DARPA Urban Challenge. Time: 5 min