Contacts that darken to protect your eyes from UV radiation are on their way – as are those that can deliver drugs and monitor eye pressure. Time: 4 min, 46 sec.

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Want a ceramic mug that keeps your coffee hot for up to 30 minutes? It’s now possible – thanks to phase change materials. Time: 4 min, 17 sec.

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From flying bats to swarming ants, robotic systems continue to advance at a stunning pace – especially their level of intelligence. Time: 5 min, 02 sec.

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Imagine that: the world’s newest, strongest (and smallest) forms of velcro. Time: 4 min, 56 sec.

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Here’s a couple of ways that MEMS and nanotechnology may take the pain out of flu shots. Time: 4 min, 18 sec.

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If you think waterproof swimsuits are cool – how about waterproof sand? Time: 5 min, 03 sec.

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Have you ever heard of a chocolate-powered race car? Neither did I – until now. Time: 3 min, 30 sec.

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Imagine that – coating spider web silk with metal nanoparticles makes it three times stronger than steel. Time: 3 min, 23 sec.

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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.

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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.

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The field of bionics is so cool! But forget the six-million dollar man - how about bionic penguins instead? Time: 4 min, 22 sec.

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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.

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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.

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Here’s a very cool “green” use of nanotechnology that can keep things warm – from toast to people. Time: 3 min, 18 sec.

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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.

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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.

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MEMS and nanotechnology are revolutionizing medicine; here’s a peek at our future. Time: 4 min, 29 sec.

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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.

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A really cool perfume concept just hit the market, and raises questions about product liability. Time: 3 min, 11 sec.

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Nanomaterials, MEMS and other alternatives to next-generation power. Time: 4 min, 52 sec.

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MEMS and nanotechnology are playing some interesting roles in desalination and drinking water. Time: 5 min, 26 sec.

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From back surgery to damaged knees, nanomaterials (and MEMS sensors) are making a real difference in orthopedics. Time: 3 min, 28 sec.

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Films, paint and even new metal surfaces are being looked at in the quest to kill E. coli. Time: 4 min, 51 sec.

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Electronic textiles and smart fabrics continue to evolve; here’s a quick update. Time: 4 min, 39 sec.

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When it comes to cancer, here’s five ways that MEMS and nanotechnology are making a difference. Time: 5 min, 20 sec.

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Nanomaterials can not only make solar cells more efficient, but pretty, too! Time: 3 min, 56 sec.

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Can nano-based engine oil treatments really improve fuel efficiency? Time: 3 min, 47 sec.

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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.

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Are class-action lawsuits pertaining to nanomaterials, MEMS or other emerging technologies just around the corner? Time: 3 min, 43 sec.

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MEMS accelerometers are playing an increasingly important role in monitoring the safety of football players. Time: 5 min, 01 sec.

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What do Terminator 2 and the toe shoes ballerinas wear have in common? Intelligent molecules. Time: 4 min, 34 sec.

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It’s back-to-school time, so let’s take a look at the role that nanomaterials are playing. Time: 6 min, 56 sec.

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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.

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Fact or fiction: are programmable tattoos, based on carbon nanotubes, for real? Time: 5 min, 01 sec.

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Imagine having night vision in your car; MEMS microbolometers are now making thermal imaging available to everyone. Time: 5 min, 14 sec.

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Next-generation adhesives are now being made from nanoparticles of sugar! Time: 4 min, 56 sec.

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Is nanotechnology really being used to make ice cream? Time: 4 min, 26 sec.

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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.

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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.

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Thanks to optical MEMS, your cell phone will soon double as a portable projector. Time: 3 min, 52 sec.

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An easier way to view the gastrointestinal tract is here: camera pills! Time: 3 min, 28 sec.

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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.

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These are no ordinary stickers – they have brains! Time: 3 min, 10 sec.

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You might be surprised what nanotechnology has to do with lottery tickets. Time: 2 min, 36 sec.

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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.

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Nanomaterials and MEMS sensors are playing a very cool role in gardens, nurseries, vineyards and other agricultural applications. Time: 3 min, 55 sec.

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What do MEMS (and/or nanotech) have to do with keys – and locks? Time: 4 min, 03 sec.

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Here’s how MEMS are being used to keep our water supply safe. Time: 3 min, 39 sec.

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Is renewable energy still hot? Or not? Time: 4 min, 40 sec.

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From collective thinking to artificial skin, the androids of the future are on their way. Time: 4 min, 32 sec.

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Here’s how nanotech is making a difference to conditioners, hair coloring, flat irons and even styling products. Time: 2 min, 24 sec.

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March madness is all about basketball, and wouldn’t you know, accelerometers might be a contender here too. Time: 2 min, 57 sec.

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There is indeed a nanotech connection to bakeware – but not quite what the challenger had in mind. Time: 2 min, 59 sec.

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What more can I say? The title of this week’s episode speaks for itself. Time: 3 min, 00 sec.

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Learn how MEMS accelerometers are assisting those recovering from a stroke. Time: 3 min, 31 sec.

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Diapers plus nanotechnology makes for a surprisingly green product – maybe. Time: 4 min, 34 sec.

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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.

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From diamonds to “nano” trophies, here’s some fun ways MEMS and nanotech are connected to the Super Bowl. Time: 3 min, 13 sec.

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Nanomaterials make sense for dental veneers and tooth sensitivity, but MEMS and braces? You bet. Time: 3 min, 25 sec.

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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.

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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.

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Learn about the role MEMS and nanotech might play to make the counterfeiting of money more difficult. Time: 3 min, 45 sec.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What’s Thanksgiving without turkey? And how does nanotechnology fit in? Time: 5 min, 00 sec.

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What’s so special about paper? There’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Time: 4 min, 25 sec.

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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.

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From razor blades to shaving cream, nanotechnology is making shaving less irritating to the skin, with improved results. Time: 3 min, 45 sec.

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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.

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Keeping fish tanks clean may soon become much easier thanks to the use of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide. Time: 3 min, 06 sec.

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This year’s FIRST LEGO League Challenge, Power Puzzle, focuses on energy production, consumption and reduction. Time: 5 min, 25 sec.

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Can anti-aging really come in a pill? That’s the theory behind cosmecueticals and nutricosmetics. Time: 4 min, 49 sec.

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MEMS gyro sensors are making their move into consumer electronics, including one of the hottest toys of the year. Time: 4 min, 17 sec.

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Imagine not getting gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe! Time: 2 min, 47 sec.

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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.

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Yes, MEMS are really playing a role in preventing nuclear warheads from accidentally being detonated. Time: 3 min, 57 sec.

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Copper theft is hot! Here’s how MEMS and nanotechnology might make such thievery a thing of the past. Time: 4 min, 12 sec.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cool technology isn’t just for people—now even dogs and horse are benefiting from MEMS, nanotechnology and more. Time: 4 min, 41 sec.

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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.

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Ink jet printing continues to evolve in fascinating ways—from lightening-fast printing speeds to the application of cosmetics. Time: 3 min, 33 sec.

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Wouldn’t it be great if windows cleaned themselves? Thanks to nanotechnology, self-cleaning glass is now available. Time: 3 min, 14 sec.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Next-generation plastic bottles and plastic wrap are coming to store shelves soon thanks to the use of nanocomposites. Time: 4 min, 04 sec.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Find out how MEMS and nanotechnology are improving water quality and could possibly prevent future food recalls. Time: 4 min, 19 sec.

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RF MEMS are a hot topic again, but things are a lot different than they were five years ago. Time: 3 min, 45 sec.

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From cars to cell phones, here’s the latest in MEMS and nanotech-based displays. Time: 4 min, 22 sec.

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What do MEMS and nanotechnology have to do with eyeglasses? Time: 3 min, 25 sec.

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MEMS inertial sensors are finding their way into some cool consumer applications. Time: 4 min, 23 sec.

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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.

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Silver nanoparticles remain a hot property for use in all kinds of products; but there’s some interesting competition. Time: 3 min, 45 sec.

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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.

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RFID tags are getting more advanced thanks to MEMS sensors and nanomaterials. Time: 4 min, 25 sec.

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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, 12 sec.

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New MEMS printheads and nanoparticle-based inks are driving real change in the ink jet printing market. Time: 4 min, 12 sec.

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Let’s look a general look at the type of companies involved with MEMS and nanotechnology that anyone can invest in. Time: 6 min, 54 sec.

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Is there a MEMS or nanotech connection to tattoos? And what do cattle have to do with this? Time: 4 min, 22 sec.

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What is lab-on-a-chip and how is it being used for drug discovery and in medical diagnostics? Time: 4 min, 51 sec.

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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a wonderland of cool consumer electronics. Find out where and how MEMS and Nanotech were used in products this year. Time: 4 min, 59 sec.

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Discover the connection between MEMS, nanotechnology and french fries. Time: 4 min, 04 sec.

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If you made a New Year’s resolution to exercise more, find out how MEMS and Nanotech can help you get fit, or at least make it more interesting. Time: 4 min, 38 sec.

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From self-aware toys to soccer-playing humanoids, sensors and materials are taking the concept of robotics to a whole new level. Time: 4 min, 00 sec.

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Think about the things you find interesting or interact with on a daily basis – then challenge me to provide real examples of how MEMS and Nanotechnology are making a difference. Time: 3 min, 03 sec.

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There’s some great innovation and plenty of potential uses of emerging technologies in planes both large and small – so why hasn’t more progress been made? Time: 4 min, 46 sec.

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If you’re a fan of the America’s Cup challenge, surfing, SCUBA, or boating in general, learn how MEMS and nanomaterials are being used to make water sports more competitive, and a lot safer. Time: 3 min, 43 sec.

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There are all sorts of ways to get medicine into the body; here are a few examples of how MEMS and Nanotech-based approaches are making a difference. Time: 4 min, 06 sec.

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How much smaller are nanoparticles from microparticles, and why does the difference matter? Time: 3 min, 43 sec.

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From smart munitions to bionic hornets, find out how MEMS and nanotech are changing the battlefield of the future. Time: 5 min, 00 sec.

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From the space elevator to the mars rover, let’s take a look at the role that MEMS and Nanotechnology are playing in the exploration of our universe. Time: 4 min, 29 sec.

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Here’s what I think are the ten coolest products that became available in 2006, all of which are available for purchase today. Their “wow factor” comes from the innovative use of nanomaterials, MEMS sensors and other next-generation technologies. Time: 6 min, 46 sec.

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From Lab-on-a-Chip and camera pills, to implantable sensors, MEMS and other emerging technologies are allowing doctors to diagnose conditions faster and with more detail than ever before. Time: 5 min 12 sec.

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There’s no one approach when it comes to advertising, marketing, and/or branding products that leverage MEMS and Nanotechnology. Whether you’re targeting businesses or consumers, these examples provide a starting point. Time: 4 min 58 sec.

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Several FIRST LEGO League teams contacted me to discuss what they find interesting about Nanotechnology. Hear some of the innovative ideas and questions these kids came up with. Time: 4 min 8 sec.

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More middle school kids are interested in nanotech than I ever imagined. It may be because this years’ challenge for the FIRST LEGO League is focused on creative applications of Nanotechnology. Whether your school is participating or not, email me topics that your kids and students are interested in. Time: 3 min 58 sec.

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A university in China is requiring golf lessons for its business students. Find out why this is important and how golfers, and the golf industry, are benefiting from the use of Nano/MEMS. Time: 4 min 33 sec.

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What kind of consumer electronics products can you buy that benefit from MEMS devices? TVs, home theater, gaming systems and cell phones are your best bet; but the use of Nanotechnology isn’t too far behind. Time: 5 min 28 sec.

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Silver’s antimicrobial properties have been known for centuries. What are the benefits of using silver at the nanoscale? Could it prevent another outbreak of E. coli? Time: 5 min 20 sec.

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Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, it seems only fitting to see what role MEMS and Nanotechnology are playing in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Time: 4 min 5 sec.

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The use of MEMS and Nanotechnology in medicine—often referred to as BioMEMS and Nanomedicine—is revolutionizing healthcare. It’s time to dispel the myths surrounding these technologies, and focus on the benefits they really provide. Time: 9 min 6 sec.

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Renewable energy is a hot topic right now, with much of the spotlight on solar power. While MEMS and Nanotech are indeed driving new photovoltaic technologies, their role in biomass and hydrogen shouldn’t be overlooked. Time: 4 min 53 sec.

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The smart home of the future is now a reality – if you know what to look for. MEMS and Nanotechnology are putting the “smart” into homes, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have the house of the future. Time: 5 min 22 sec.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week that all cars will need to have anti-rollover technology by the 2012 model year; this is good news for suppliers of MEMS gyros. Time: 3 min 25 sec.

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Clothes and textiles are getting smarter thanks to MEMS, nanotech and other technologies – some of which are electronic and some of which are not; but they’re all opening the door to the creation of clothes and textiles with “interactive intelligence.” Time: 4 min 8 sec.

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How is the food and beverage industry using nano/MEMS? Nanoscale ingredients aside, the biggest opportunities are all about quality control and food safety. Three key applications include: process control, packaging and shipping. Time: 4 min 16 sec.

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Big news stories from August have a real nano/MEMS angle: How can Nano/MEMS prevent oil pipeline corrosion? What does the recall of lithium-ion batteries and airline travel restrictions have to do with micro fuel cells? Time: 4 min 8 sec.

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This episode is meant to be a basic primer for those who are not familiar with the terms MEMS, NEMS and Nanotechnology, or for those who want to better understand how the technologies are defined as it relates to coverage in The Bourne Report. Three basic questions are addressed: What are MEMS? What is Nanotechnology? Why does the difference between the two matter? Time: 11 Min 55 Sec.

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