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In the field of nanotechnology, the future is small, and the possibilities are endless. From combating climate change to improving human health, "Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead," introduces you to leading experts in the field who are uncovering nano-sized solutions to some of the most pressing issues impacting our world today. This podcast is produced by the International Institute for N... more

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Artwork for Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead

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How do you design a medicine that can find the right cells in the body, navigating the body's natural defenses like the blood-brain barrier? Biomedical engineer Emily Day explains how nanotechnology is making drug delivery more precise by helping the... more

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What does the soft side of nanotechnology look like? Todd Emrick, professor of polymer science and engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, explains how polymers are transforming everything from medical devices and electronics to next... more

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Electrons move so quickly that, until recently, their motion was impossible to observe. In this episode, James Gaynor, an assistant professor of chemistry at Northwestern University and member of the International Institute for Nanotechnology, takes... more

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In honor of Star Wars Day, this episode explores futuristic light technologies seen in science fiction—like invisibility cloaks or powerful directed energy— and how far away we are from such innovations. In this episode, Matt Jones, a chemist at Rice... more

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The future of robotics isn't just smarter software, but smarter materials. In this episode, Northwestern University's Ryan Truby explains how his lab is designing soft, bio-inspired robots powered by artificial muscles and nanoscale engineering. From... more

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Understanding polymers at the nanoscale is helping scientists design stronger, more sustainable materials. In this episode, Cécile Chazot, the Julia Weertman Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, describes her lab... more

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In this episode, Julius Lucks, takes us into the nanoscale multiverse of RNA and explains how tiny, dynamic molecules are being engineered into tools to tackle global challenges in human health, water quality, and the environment. He also explains ho... more

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Sometimes nanotechnology sounds like science-fiction before it becomes science-fact. In this episode, Julia Kalow, a Northwestern University chemist, who is also trained in creative writing, helps us explore the overlap between fiction and fact in na... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Day
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware
University of Delaware
Episode: Sneaking Past the Body's Most Locked Door with Emily Day
Todd Emrick
Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: The Soft Side of Nanotechnology with Todd Emrick
James Gaynor
Northwestern University chemist working on attosecond/femtosecond dynamics
Northwestern University
Episode: James Gaynor and the Race to Watch Electrons Move
Matt Jones
Norman and Gene Hackerman Junior Chair of Chemistry at Rice University
Rice University
Episode: Bending Light at the Nanoscale with Matt Jones
Ryan Truby
June and Donald Brewer Junior Professor and Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Soft Robotics Inspired by Nature | Building Artificial Muscles that Move and Sense with Ryan Truby
Cécile Chazot
Julia Weertman Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University; leads the Sustainable Polymer Innovation (SPiN) Lab
Northwestern University
Episode: Can Nanoscience Build Better Clothes? with Cécile Chazot
Julius Lucks
Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Co-Director of the Center for Synthetic Biology at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: The RNA Multiverse with Julius Lucks
Julia Kalow
Dow Chemical Company Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University, with a background in creative writing.
Northwestern University
Episode: From Molecules to Metaphors: When Science Inspires Fiction with Julia Kalow
Robert Macfarlane
A pioneer in molecular craftsmanship and programmable materials
MIT
Episode: Building the Future, Atom-by-Atom, in the Nano Workshop with Robert Macfarlane

Hosts

Seth Zimmerman
Host of Nanoscape, specializing in guiding conversations around cutting-edge nanoscale science and its societal implications.
Erin Spain
Co-host focusing on translating complex nanoscience topics into engaging, accessible discussions and connecting research to real-world impact.

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Sneaking Past the Body's Most Locked Door with Emily Day
Q: What's a practical near-term milestone you're aiming for in translating membrane-wrapped nanoparticles to the clinic?
A key near-term milestone is benchmarking against current clinical standards and understanding which membrane features drive improved delivery, along with ensuring batch-to-batch manufacturing consistency for clinical production.
Sneaking Past the Body's Most Locked Door with Emily Day
Q: What are the main barriers a nanoparticle faces after injection, and why is the protein corona so critical?
After injection, nanoparticles must survive circulation, avoid premature clearance, and reach the target tissue; the protein corona labels particles for clearance or directs them to tissues, so understanding and controlling it is essential for effective delivery.
Sneaking Past the Body's Most Locked Door with Emily Day
Q: When people think about breakthrough medicine, how does the design of a therapy compare to what's inside it?
The way a therapy is designed, including how it navigates the body and targets specific tissues, can be as important as the cargo itself, because precise delivery minimizes off-target effects and can reduce dosing requirements.
James Gaynor and the Race to Watch Electrons Move
Q: What is the lab equivalent of realizing you built the Lego set wrong.
It's about training the next generation of scientists, where students must deeply understand their work, learn from mistakes, and rebuild experiments to gain new capabilities and insights.
James Gaynor and the Race to Watch Electrons Move
Q: How do you describe your research to people outside of science and academia?
It's about watching what happens to electrons in real time when light interacts with matter, using ultra-fast lasers to resolve events on attosecond to femtosecond scales and linking those dynamics to the properties of materials.

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What is Nanoscape: Exploring the Frontiers Ahead about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A compact, idea-forward series focused on nanoscale science, engineering, and their real-world applications. Episodes frequently center on how materials interact with light at the nanoscale, the development of soft robotics and bio-inspired technologies, sustainable polymers and textiles, RNA and synthetic biology, and programmable materials. Conversations often blend rigorous research discussion with career reflections, leadership insights, and thoughts on public engagement, making complex science accessible to a broad audience. The show is anchored by a Northwestern University–affiliated team and consistently features high-profile researchers from institutions like Northwestern, Rice, MIT, and UT Austin, offering listeners a steady stream... more

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1. Emily Day
2. Todd Emrick
3. James Gaynor
4. Matt Jones
5. Ryan Truby
6. Cécile Chazot
7. Julius Lucks
8. Julia Kalow

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