Episode 15: A Look Inside Ultrasound
In this episode we dive into the science behind ultrasound characterization for flaw internal, non-destructive flaw detection. Piezoelectric materials generate electricity in response to an applied st...
2 Mar 202040min
Episode 14: Self-Healing Rubber
What if materials could heal like we do? In this episode, we dive in to the science behind self-healing polymer materials, explore different approaches to polymers design, and peer into what the futur...
3 Feb 202035min
Episode 13: The Science of Blacksmithing
Have you ever watched a blacksmith work an old railroad tie into an elaborate metal trinket and wonder "How do they do that?" or "Why are doing it that way" or "What is the purpose of that step?" In t...
6 Jan 20201h 19min
Episode 12: Recycling and the Science of Separation
About half of the solid wastes produced each year end up in a landfill. A quarter gets recycled, 10% is composted, and the rest is burned. Why isn't more being recycled? Is this trend going to change?...
2 Des 201952min
Episode 11: The Ultimate Construction Material
A great empire demands an equally great building material. In this episode, we cover the development and implementation of cement and concrete throughout human history. We are joined by Marie Jackson,...
4 Nov 201952min
Episode 10: Seeing With Electrons
The optical microscope was discovered in the 17th century and ever since has been a staple of scientific discovery. It uncovered germs and let humanity investigate the microscopic world. However, opti...
7 Okt 201948min
Episode 9: Materials That Remember
Imagine stepping on your favorite glasses and bending the frame horribly out of shape. Now imagine immersing these glasses in boiling water and seeing them snap back into their original shape with no ...
2 Sep 201937min
Episode 8: Yes, Chocolate is a Material
Did you know that chocolate has a crystal structure? We all think of metals, ceramics, polymers, electronic materials, composites and so forth as materials. But what else? Is chocolate an engineering ...
5 Aug 201941min
