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The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science

Hey, fellow science enthusiasts! Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of Materials Science! Join us as we explore groundbreaking discoveries in computing, memory, energy, and environmental applications. We’ll unpack the latest research from top-tier journals and shine a spotlight on the innovations that are shaping our future. Get ready for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and a dash of nerdy fun—because science is best when shared!

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00:14:52

Black Phosphorus Nanoribbons: Unlocking the Future of...

The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science ·

2025/09/18

As silicon reaches its limits, black phosphorus nanoribbons emerge as a game-changer. This episode unpacks how their precise structure enables powerful field-effect transistors and photodetectors, pushing the boundaries of modern electronics.

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00:16:42

Graphene and 2D Materials for Neuromorphic Computer

The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science ·

2025/09/17

The von Neumann bottleneck has long restricted computing efficiency, but new advances in 2D materials promise a breakthrough. We explore how these atom-thin structures are enabling novel device architectures that act like artificial synapses and neurons. Learn how charge-trap memories, magnetic tunnel junctions, and other emerging technologies are being reimagined with 2D materials for edge AI and beyond.

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00:18:40

Bộ não hoạt động ra sao khi bạn đọc

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2025/09/17

Đọc không phải là kỹ năng tự nhiên mà con người sinh ra đã có – não bộ vốn dĩ không được “cài đặt sẵn” cho việc này. Thế nhưng, chỉ trong khoảng 5.500 năm ngắn ngủi của lịch sử, loài người đã biến đọc thành thói quen quen thuộc hằng ngày. Ẩn sau mỗi con chữ là một mạng lưới thần kinh tinh vi, nơi bộ não khéo léo tận dụng lại các vùng vốn dành cho vận động, ngôn ngữ và tư duy để tạo nên kỹ năng mới. Trong tập này, chúng ta sẽ cùng khám phá hành trình tiến hóa kỳ diệu ấy: từ vai trò bất ngờ của tiểu

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00:14:47

#50 Electrochemical Memory and the Future of...

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2025/09/16

Inspired by the human brain, ECRAM devices promise to bridge the gap between biology and silicon. We unpack the mechanisms behind this emerging memory technology, explore its integration with CMOS processes, and ask: can electrochemistry power the next generation of AI hardware?

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00:14:43

Spintronics Meets the Mind

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2025/09/15

Can magnetism power the future of artificial intelligence? Explore how spintronic devices mimic synapses and neurons, unlocking ultra-low power, non-volatile, and high-endurance computing for next-generation AI.

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00:15:45

#48 Could humans and AI merge into an evolutionary...

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2025/09/14

What if the next big step in evolution isn’t biological, but technological? In this episode, we dive into the bold idea that humans and AI could eventually merge into a single evolutionary individual. Drawing parallels with life’s past transitions—from single-celled organisms combining into complex life—we explore how increasing dependence on AI for memory, decision-making, and coordination could reshape what it means to be human. Could this partnership lead to greater resilience in a world of

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00:19:57

#47 Organic Artificial Nerves: Electronics Inspired...

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2025/09/12

Organic Artificial Nerves (OANs) mimic the way our nervous system processes signals, offering low-power, adaptive, and flexible control. Powered by organic synaptic transistors, they enable lifelike robotic movements, artificial reflexes, and even medical applications like prosthetics and neural bypasses. Stretchable and bio-friendly, OANs point toward a future where electronics seamlessly blend with biology.

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00:23:16

#46 Phase-Change Memory: The Future of Computing in...

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2025/09/10

Phase-Change Memory doesn’t just store data—it can compute directly. This article dives into phase-change mechanisms, electronic structure, and breakthrough applications from artificial intelligence to photonic computing.

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00:27:09

#45 Supercharge AI with RRAM

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2025/09/09

Explore how RRAM mimics neuron activity, enabling neuromorphic computing and opening the door to AI systems that think more like humans.

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00:17:44

#44 The Rise of Neuromorphic Computing: Smarter AI at...

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2025/09/08

What if computers could think more like the human brain? Neuromorphic computing is reshaping how we imagine intelligence—using energy-efficient, brain-inspired chips that learn, predict, and adapt in real time. In this episode, we explore the science, hardware breakthroughs, and ethical questions shaping the future of brain-like machines.

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00:14:50

#43 Human Intelligence vs AI: Rethinking Intelligence

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2025/09/07

Is AI really just an imitation of the human mind? In this episode, we explore the fundamental differences between human and AI—why our brains evolved the way they did, why computers excel where we stumble, and why chasing "human-like" AI may actually miss the point. Discover how shifting away from anthropocentric thinking can unlock more powerful and practical human–AI collaboration.We'll use this ep as a guidance to step into a mini series on Neuromorphic computing, published later.

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00:16:02

#42 Green Ammonia Synthesis Using Cobalt Catalyst

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2025/09/06

Discover how researchers are reimagining ammonia production beyond Haber-Bosch. By harnessing mechanochemistry and a “transient confinement” effect, a cobalt-based catalyst achieves record stability and efficiency under ambient conditions. This breakthrough points toward a sustainable, carbon-free pathway for fueling fertilizers and clean energy.

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00:35:49

#41 CO2 Capture by Pore Nanoengineering

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2025/09/05

Traditional carbon materials struggle to balance porosity and nitrogen doping for effective CO₂ capture. A new study shows how dual-cation activation can overcome this challenge, creating tailored pores that selectively adsorb CO₂ over N₂. With insights into three unique CO₂ adsorption sites, this approach marks a step forward in scalable, low-cost carbon capture solutions.

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Ep 40 - Integrated Photonics at Submicron Wavelengths

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2025/09/04

Silicon has long been the workhorse of photonics, but its limits stop at the edge of the visible spectrum. In this episode, we explore how researchers have broken through those barriers with a new heterogeneous III–V/SiN platform. From submicron lasers and amplifiers to record-breaking high-temperature performance, this technology opens the door to quantum computing, AR/VR, biosensing, and beyond.

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Ep 39 - Iontronics: Powering the Future with Ions

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2025/09/03

This episode explores how iontronic devices—electronics that rely on ions instead of electrons—are reshaping the way we sense, interact, and power the world around us. We’ll dive into how these systems mimic biology for neuromorphic sensing, harvest energy directly from the human body, and leverage innovative materials to push beyond the limits of traditional electronics. We’ll also take a look at the challenges ahead, from stability to biocompatibility, and where iontronics may take us in the

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Ep 38 - Breaking the Symmetry: Superconductivity...

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2025/09/02

A superconductor that behaves like a magnet? Physicists at MIT have observed exactly that. By probing special graphene structures, they revealed a state that breaks time-reversal symmetry, switches superconducting modes, and opens up a new frontier in condensed matter physics.

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Ep 37 - The Fantastic Voyage Becomes Reality with...

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2025/09/01

What once lived only in films like Fantastic Voyage is now entering labs and clinics: micro/nanorobots. We dive into their evolution, groundbreaking applications in health and the environment, and the critical challenges of propulsion, biocompatibility, and regulation. This episode highlights the interdisciplinary roadmap guiding these tiny machines toward becoming powerful tools for global challenges.

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00:14:37

Materials for Harry Potter's Magic Wands: A Fun...

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2025/08/31

n this episode, we explore the wood and metals behind wand-making, uncovering why some woods are flexible, some metals spark with magic, and how materials shape a wizard’s powers. Perfect for young witches and wizards curious about the science behind the magic, with fun stories, magical examples, and hands-on wonder!

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Ep 36 - From Cocoon to Circuit: The Rise of...

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2025/08/31

From delicate fabric to high-tech powerhouse—this episode unpacks how advancements in silk fibroin crosslinking are reshaping the material’s mechanical and functional properties. Learn how techniques like di-tyrosine bonding and glycerol plasticization are enabling silk to interface with 3D printing, microfabrication, and even biodegradable electronics.

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00:14:38

When Biology Becomes a Battery: The Weirdest Energy...

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2025/08/29

What do glowing flowers, self-powered yeast, and AI-created enzymes have in common? They’re all part of the new frontier in Engineered Living Energy Materials. Discover the astonishing ways scientists are harnessing life itself to generate, store, and convert energy in ways once thought impossible.Feature paper:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/idm2.12245

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