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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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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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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
Dr. Ludmilla Aristilde
Expert in environmental chemistry and engineering, professor at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Can Bacteria Eat Our Plastic Problem? A Chat with Dr. Ludmilla Aristilde
Nicholas Peppas
Professor of Engineering and Medicine, University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: The Scientist Who Thinks Like a Musician: Nicholas Peppas
Ted Sargent
Professor focused on nanotechnology and clean energy solutions; global leader in nanoscience and materials engineering.
Northwestern University
Episode: Bankable Science: Turning Discovery into Durable Energy Tech with Ted Sargent

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Seth Zimmerman
Co-host with Erin Spain; researcher-focused host associated with the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University.
Erin Spain
Co-host with Seth Zimmerman; host affiliated with the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University.

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Soft Robotics Inspired by Nature | Building Artificial Muscles that Move and Sense with Ryan Truby
Q: How do you balance cutting-edge research with manufacturability and cost?
The conversation stresses engineering for deployment today, leveraging existing polymers and scalable processes while maintaining openness to new chemistries, aiming to lower costs and speed up production.
Soft Robotics Inspired by Nature | Building Artificial Muscles that Move and Sense with Ryan Truby
Q: What does the future of robotics look like in terms of real-world deployment?
He emphasizes robot bodies that can operate in unstructured environments with reduced reliance on heavy computation and simulation, enabling broader use in healthcare, disaster response, and industry.
Soft Robotics Inspired by Nature | Building Artificial Muscles that Move and Sense with Ryan Truby
Q: How does controlling ion movement across scales give robots a new way of sensing the world?
He explains that ionic transport ties together perception and actuation, with ions acting as signals that integrate across scales, suggesting sensors and actuators can be driven by ionic phenomena rather than purely electronic signals.
Soft Robotics Inspired by Nature | Building Artificial Muscles that Move and Sense with Ryan Truby
Q: What made you start thinking this way?
Truby describes a long, interdisciplinary journey from biomedical engineering to materials science, driven by curiosity about how biology assembles and how materials can mimic biological processes to power soft, capable robots.
Can Nanoscience Build Better Clothes? with Cécile Chazot
Q: Let's start big picture. When we talk about polymers, plastics, fibers failing, what's the first step of this failure? Where did it begin?
Failure often starts at the nanoscale in how the macromolecular chains slide past each other, with the arrangement (natural hierarchical fibers vs. synthetic uniform polymers) determining whether materials bend, stretch, or snap.

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A forward-looking science show centered on nanotechnology and its real-world applications, from sustainable textiles and smart materials to synthetic biology, environmental remediation, and clean energy. Episodes feature Northwestern University researchers and other leading scientists who translate complex nano-scale concepts into practical outcomes—such as durable, recyclable textiles, RNA-based technologies, programmable materials, and innovative methods for addressing plastic waste, water capture, and energy efficiency. The conversations often highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, lab-to-factory considerations, and the societal impact of cutting-edge nanoscience, with guests who bridge academia, industry, and public engagement. A no... more

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