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Jun 2016
1h 25m

We are Living in a Nanomaterial World

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In this tubular episode we look at a new technique for creating nanomaterials, find some more secret scientists hidden among us, and peek into medical practices of the past. Article doi: 10.1073/pnas.1517169113 Questions or comments? E-mail us at stereotopicalchem@gmail.com Check out our twitter @StereotopicChem Intro/Outro music "Beach Bum", "RetroFuture ... Show More
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