Nanotechnology Part 1: Explore the Nanoscale @techNyouvids

Nanotechnology Part 1: Explore the Nanoscale

techNyouvids 2013-06-27 | Bridge8 give us an excellent tour of the nanoscale in part one of our two part miniseries on nanotechnology.

Continues in part 2 - Properties: http://youtu.be/VdJ6jne6k7M

How Does a Transistor Work?

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How does a transistor work? Our lives depend on this device. When I mentioned to people that I was doing a video on transistors, they would say "as in a transistor radio?" Yes! That's exactly what I mean, but it goes so much deeper than that. After the transistor was invented in 1947 one of the first available consumer technologies it was applied to was radios, so they could be made portable and higher quality. Hence the line in 'Brown-eyed Girl' - "going down to the old mine with a transistor radio."

But more important to our lives today, the transistor made possible the microcomputer revolution, and hence the Internet, and also TVs, mobile phones, fancy washing machines, dishwashers, calculators, satellites, projectors etc. etc. A transistor is based on semiconductor material, usually silicon, which is 'doped' with impurities to carefully change its electrical properties. These n and p-type semiconductors are then put together in different configurations to achieve a desired electrical result. And in the case of the transistor, this is to make a tiny electrical switch. These switches are then connected together to perform computations, store information, and basically make everything electrical work intelligently.

Special thanks to PhD Comics for awesome animations: http://bit.ly/16ZXcVY.

Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Decisions

Nanotechnology Part 2: Nanoproperties

techNyouvids 2013-06-27 | Bridge8 give us an excellent tour of the nanoscale in part two of our two part miniseries on nanotechnology.

Starts with part 1 - Scale: http://youtu.be/PAAvuhYKNz0

How Does a Quantum Computer Work?

techNyouvids 2013-06-27 | For more on spin, check out: http://youtu.be/v1_-LsQLwkA
This video was supplied by Veritasium http://www.youtube.com/user/1veritasium
A quantum computer works in a totally different way from a classical computer. Quantum bits or 'qubits' can exist in a superposition state of both zero and one simultaneously. This means that a set of two qubits can be in a superposition of four states, which therefore require four numbers to uniquely identify the state. So the amount of information stored in N qubits is two to the power of N classical bits.

Thank you to Andrea Morello and UNSW. For more info, check out: http://bit.ly/17wZ7lt

Transistors & The End of Moores Law

techNyouvids 2013-06-20 | How does a transistor work? And when will Moore's Law break down?

Thanks to Veritasium (http://www.youtube.com/2veritasium) and A/Prof Morello at UNSW. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/17wZ7lt

Manufactured Nanomaterials: Health, Safety and the Environment

techNyouvids 2013-06-17 | The Royal Institute of Australia (http://riaus.org.au/) summarises the issues around manufactured nanomaterials in this Scinamation made for techNyou.

The Im a Scientist School Program

techNyouvids 2013-06-03 | I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here! is an science engagement program where students ask questions and chat to scientists online. They then get to vote for their favourite scientist.

Based on the UK program the Australian I'm a Scientist program runs in March and August. To register as a teacher or scientist, or to find out more, go to http://imascientist.org.au

Where does the community sit on Biotechnology?

techNyouvids 2013-05-31 | In 2012 the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science Research and Tertiary Education undertook research into the public's attitudes towards biotechnology. The findings are presented above.

For more information on this research and other research on biotechnology and nanotechnology go to: http://innovation.gov.au/nets-pace-research

BioEYES 2013 - Student centred learning

techNyouvids 2013-05-27 | BioEYES is an innovative, hands-on approach to teaching students about developmental biology, stem cells and regenerative medicine through the use of live zebrafish. It teaches life science following a student-centred approach to instruction. Students learn about scientific topics such as habitat, genetics, stem cells, regenerative biology and ethics in an exciting experiential approach that fosters enthusiasm for science education, inspiring them to consider research science as a potential career choice.

BioEYES is currently delivered to schools around the greater Melbourne area.

For more visit the BioEYES Australia site
http://www.armi.org.au/Training/BioEYES_Australia.aspx

This Thing Called Science Part 6: Citizen Science

techNyouvids 2013-05-24 | Part 6 of 'This thing called Science'; the second series of the continuing TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource continues themes covered in the first critical thinking series on strengthening critical thinking with scepticism and analysis and introduces the basic elements of the scientific process.

Suitable for high school years 8-10, and focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The education resource is available here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/1454/scientific-process

See https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking for the first part of the resource.

This series starts with 'Call me Skeptical' http://youtu.be/W9IoN8Tb1wg

For the first series of videos on critical thinking visit: http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

There are also two downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf

and An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae

This Thing Called Science Part 5: Do the right thing

techNyouvids 2013-05-21 | Part 5 of 'This thing called Science'; the second series of the continuing TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource continues themes covered in the first critical thinking series on strengthening critical thinking with scepticism and analysis and introduces the basic elements of the scientific process.

Suitable for high school years 8-10, and focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The education resource is available here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/1454/scientific-process

See https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking for the first part of the resource.

This series starts with 'Call me Skeptical' http://youtu.be/W9IoN8Tb1wg

For the first series of videos on critical thinking visit: http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

There are also two downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf

and An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae

This Thing Called Science Part 4: Confidently Uncertain

techNyouvids 2013-05-16 | Part 4 of 'This thing called Science'; the second series of the continuing TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource continues themes covered in the first critical thinking series on strengthening critical thinking with scepticism and analysis and introduces the basic elements of the scientific process.

Suitable for high school years 8-10, and focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The education resource is available here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/1454/scientific-process

See https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking for the first part of the resource.

This series starts with 'Call me Skeptical' http://youtu.be/W9IoN8Tb1wg

For the first series of videos on critical thinking visit: http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

There are also two downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf

and An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae

This Thing Called Science Part 3: Blinded by Science

techNyouvids 2013-05-12 | Part 3 of 'This thing called Science'; the second series of the continuing TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource continues themes covered in the first critical thinking series on strengthening critical thinking with scepticism and analysis and introduces the basic elements of the scientific process.

Suitable for high school years 8-10, and focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The education resource is available here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/1454/scientific-process

See https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking for the first part of the resource.

This series starts with 'Call me Skeptical' http://youtu.be/W9IoN8Tb1wg

For the first series of videos on critical thinking visit: http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

There are also two downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf

and An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae

This Thing Called Science Part 2: Testing, testing 1-2-3

techNyouvids 2013-05-07 | Part 2 of 'This thing called Science'; the second series of the continuing TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource continues themes covered in the first critical thinking series on strengthening critical thinking with scepticism and analysis and introduces the basic elements of the scientific process.

Suitable for high school years 8-10, and focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The education resource is available here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/1454/scientific-process

See https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking for the first part of the resource.

This series starts with 'Call me Skeptical' http://youtu.be/W9IoN8Tb1wg

For the first series of videos on critical thinking visit: http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

There are also two downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf

and An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae

This Thing Called Science Part 1: Call me skeptical

techNyouvids 2013-05-03 | Part 1 of 'This thing called Science'; the second series of the continuing TechNyou critical thinking resource.

The resource continues themes covered in the first critical thinking series on strengthening critical thinking with scepticism and analysis and introduces thebasic elements of the scientific process.

Suitable for high school years 8-10, and focused on science issues, the module can be adapted to suit classroom plans.

The education resource is available here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/1454/scientific-process

See https://education.technyou.edu.au/critical-thinking for the first part of the resource.

For the first series of videos on critical thinking visit: http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

There are also two downloadable Critical Thinking guides:
A postcard-sized one: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsPostcard.pdf

and

An extended version for secondary school teachers: http://technyou.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DodgyArgumentsExtendedA4.pdf

Animated and directed by James Hutson, Bridge8.
Written by Mike Mcrae

Fighting malnutrition with biofortified rice

techNyouvids 2013-04-10 | Video 3, on what gets a scientist out of bed. Iron deficiency affects about 2 billion people worldwide with often devastating health consequences. University of Melbourne researchers are developing a genetically modified rice that is high in iron to help contribute to the ongoing efforts to reduce this problem. It is being coordinated by Harvest Plus http://www.harvestplus.org
So what motivates these two scientists to get out of bed and pursue this research? How much of a difference can they make, if the rice makes it to the paddock? What other issues need to be considered.
See TechNyou blogs for further commentary
http://technyou.edu.au/2011/09/gm-iron-rich-rice-will-it-suffer-the-same-fate-as-golden-rice/

And Uni Melbourne has a podcast interview with Dr Alex Johnson covering this topic
http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/episode/238-rice-futures-biofortifying-food-crops-better-nutrition

Teaser: Critical Thinking 2 - This Thing Called Science

techNyouvids 2013-01-27 | Critical Thinking Part 2: This Thing Called Science, will expand on the principles laid out in the first series, explore the scientific process explain and how science fits with society; both in the past and today.

Part one is now online: http://youtu.be/W9IoN8Tb1wg

Series 1 of Critical Thinking is here: http://youtu.be/iSZ3BUru59A

Also Sprach Zarathustra (composer Richard Strauss) by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a CC Attribution 3.0.
http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100687.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license are available at http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/.

Structural Colour, Soap Films, & Nanotech Security From Butterflies

techNyouvids 2013-01-27 | Scientists are being inspired by nature to design the next generation of security devices. Arrays of nanoscale holes create beautiful reflected colours that are almost impossible to forge. This video was made by Veritasium movies, check them out - www.youtube.com/user/1veritasium

Soon these nanoscale security devices could replace holograms. They are many times more reflective than holograms, and although the structures are smaller scale, they are lower aspect ratio and therefore easy to manufacture in bulk.

The electron wiggle simulation is from PhET, the best physics simulations ever: http://phet.colorado.edu

Special thanks to Thomas from Copenhagen who showed me around the city including the science museum where he assisted with the soap bubble demonstration.

Clint Landrock is the Chief Technology Officer for Nanotech Securities: http://www.nanosecurity.ca

Music is "Firefly in a Fairytale" by Gareth Coker

Secrets of Plant Cell Walls

techNyouvids 2012-10-18 | The plant cell wall reveals its secrets to human health and important traits for agriculture. This is the second in the series of, 'what gets a scientist out of bed'.
Two plant scientists take you into their world as we explore the genetics controlling the cell wall's production of Beta Glucan and its role as a soluble fibre in human health. Their aim is to increase the levels of Beta Glucan in wheat and rice to improve human gut health, and it ain't easy and it might end up using controversial transgenic technologies, should other breeding options fail and they decide to take that path.

TechNyou Education: Oil Eating Bacteria SEQUEL

techNyouvids 2012-10-05 | This is the sequel to the first oil-eating bacteria video. In this episode we explore what I found after 4 weeks of running the experiment. The interesting thing with this experiment is that it raises more questions than it give answers and provides scope for further experimentation by the students to eliminate some of the possible reasons for what we observe.

Decoding Nano

techNyouvids 2012-08-31 | NANOTECHNOLOGY
It's the biggest technology challenge since the information superhighway and it is revolutionising science. So, what IS Nanotechnology?

This video offers an introductory overview of Nanotechnology - exploring the science and processes behind it, its applications in the material world, and its potential to solve global environmental, health, and medical problems. It also reviews consumer concerns and regulatory challenges.

The video aims to increase awareness and understanding of these still emerging technologies and the issues they raise.

Production:

NARRATOR: Professor Andrew Peele, Australian Synchrotron.
PRODUCERS: Adrienne Jones & Francesca Calati.
SCRIPT: Adrienne Jones, Scribewyse (Scribewyse@gmail.com)
SCIENCE: Francesca Calati, La Trobe University (F.Calati@latrobe.edu.au)
FILMING & DIGITAL POST PRODUCTION: Empire Films Pty Ltd, Australia (http://www.empirefilms.com)

Resources:

Australian Nanotechnology Network:
http://www.ausnano.net

ANFF:
http://www.anff.org.au/

CSIRO:
http://www.csiro.au/helix/sciencemail/newsletter.html

ASTA (the Australian Science Teachers Association):
http://asta.edu.au

Guardian UK Nanotechnology World:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/nanotechnology-world

ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science:
http://electromaterials.edu.au

TechNyou Education: DNA Line Dance

techNyouvids 2012-07-17 | This activity provides students with a fun activity to explain the shape and function of DNA. For more information on this activity, visit technyou education here: http://education.technyou.edu.au/view/91/155/what-does-dna-look

Jason discussed this activity and more at the Australian Science Teachers Association on 17 May, 2012. To view the recording of this discussion visit http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=52

TechNyou Education: Shape Memory Alloys

techNyouvids 2012-07-17 | Shape memory alloys (SMA) are a class of materials referred to as smart materials as they possess the ability to radically change crystal structure or phase at a distinct temperature and also display 'shape memory'. This module focuses on the SMA Nitinol. Using Nitinol, students will explore how these materials work and also learn about and investigate the many applications of SMA. The module begins by posing a number of 'what if' questions to get students thinking about what type of material Shape memory alloys are and how they work. Students are then introduced to Nitinol and explore how shape memory alloys work by conducting an experiment investigating the shape memory properties of Nitinol.

The teachers and students guide to this experiment are available at: http://education.technyou.edu.au/view/144/145/investigating-nitinol

To view the online discussion hosted by the Australian Science Teachers Association visit: http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=53

TechNyou Education: Using Diffraction to Measure Nanometres

techNyouvids 2012-06-27 | In this experiment students learn how light and diffraction patterns can also be used to measure small things, by using diffraction to measure the diameter of a human hair. This experiment is part of a broader module which helps students comprehend the size of things at the nanoscale.

The teachers and students guide to this experiment are available at http://education.technyou.edu.au/view/114/119/diffraction

To view the online discussion hosted by the Australian Science Teachers Association visit: http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=53

GMO Part 3 - Where To From Here?

techNyouvids 2012-06-22 | GMO - Where to from here? The final part in our 3-part series on Genetically Modified Organisms. Walk the path between research and caution with James Hutson from Bridge8 as he discusses the GMO debate, what GMO can and can't do, the risks and fears and where to go from here.

Written, animated and directed by James Hutson.
Recording and music by Audrey Studios.
Produced by Bridge8.

GMO Part 2 - What Could It Do?

techNyouvids 2012-06-18 | James Hutson from Bridge8 presents Part 2 of this 3-part series on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Tree-grown plastic, fuels and vaccines, and nuts without allergy-causing agents - what else could GMOs do?

Written, animated and directed by James Hutson.
Recording and music by Audrey Studios.
Produced by Bridge8.

GMO Part 1 - What Is It?

techNyouvids 2012-06-13 | GEE EM OH -- What does genetically modified mean? James Hutson from Bridge8 cracks the code behind all life, the precision behind each GM decision, and examines the history, pros and cons behind GM. Part 1 of a 3-part series.

Written, animated and directed by James Hutson.
Recording and music by Audrey Studios.
Produced by Bridge8.

TechNyou Education: Making Gold Nanoparticles

techNyouvids 2012-06-07 | This practical experiment can be used as part of a broad introduction to nanotechnology. In it, the bulk properties (classical effects) of materials are compared with the properties at the nanoscale (quantum effects). This comparison highlights the way in which materials acquire new, improved and/or different properties at the nanoscale and how these new properties are leading to the creation of new products and applications. This experiment allows students to observe the changes in gold (through the colour change) as the material is reduced to the nanoscale.

The teachers and students guide to this experiment are available at http://education.technyou.edu.au/view/103/111/making-gold-nanoparticles

To view the online discussion hosted by the Australian Science Teachers Association visit: http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=53

TechNyou Education: Making Ferrofluid

techNyouvids 2012-05-31 | In this experiment, students make "ferrofluid", a colloidal suspension of magnetic nanoparticles. Ferrofluids respond to an external magnetic field, enabling the solution's location to be controlled through the application of a magnetic field. This again highlights to students a change in material properties at the nanoscale.

The teachers and students guide to this experiment are available here http://education.technyou.edu.au/view/103/112/making-ferrofluid

To view the online discussion hosted by the Australian Science Teachers Association visit: http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=53

Critical Thinking: Shahzad on Question 2

techNyouvids 2012-05-20 | Q2: In order to reduce our carbon emissions, should Australia replace our coal-fired power stations with nuclear power generation?

For the opportunity to win an Ipad 2, provide your own answer to any one of our four questions!

Visit

http://technyou.edu.au/competitions/critical-thinking-competition/

Critical Thinking: Vishal on Question 1

techNyouvids 2012-05-20 | Q1: Considering the stated benefits and risks, should farmers be allowed to grow Genetically Modified crops?

For the opportunity to win an Ipad 2, provide your own answer to any one of our four questions!

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Critical Thinking: Lucy on Question 4

techNyouvids 2012-05-20 | Q: Nanoparticles are being used to enhance many existing products. While this happens research into the effects of nanoparticles on the human body and environment is ongoing. Should the inclusion of nanoparticles in products be stopped until the safety of nanoparticles is assured?

For the opportunity to win an Ipad 2, provide your own answer to any one of our four questions!

Visit

http://technyou.edu.au/competitions/critical-thinking-competition/

Critical Thinking: William on Question 2

Critical Thinking: Jet on Question 4

Critical Thinking: Buck on Question 4

Zero Emission Cities

techNyouvids 2012-05-18 | There are emerging radical technologies that have the potential to change the way we live. This video on Zero Emission Cities is third summary of a series of conversations had at the NETS Annual Foresighting Event on Three Technologies that Will Change the Way We Live. The video is made by RiAUS.

Regenerative Medicine

techNyouvids 2012-05-15 | There are emerging radical technologies that have the potential to change the way we live. This video on Regenerative Medicine is second summary of a series of conversations had at the NETS Annual Foresighting Event on Three Technologies that Will Change the Way We Live. The video is made by RiAUS.

What do you think of Synthetic Meat?

techNyouvids 2012-05-11 | There are emerging radical technologies that have the potential to change the way we live. This video on Synthetic Meat is first summary of a series of conversations had at the NETS Annual Foresighting Event on Three Technologies that Will Change the Way We Live. The video is made by RiAUS.

Critical Thinking: Kim on Question 4

techNyouvids 2012-04-29 | Q: Nanoparticles are being used to enhance many existing products. While this happens research into the effects of nanoparticles on the human body and environment is ongoing. Should the inclusion of nanoparticles in products be stopped until the safety of nanoparticles is assured?

This video contains images set to music.

For the opportunity to win an Ipad 2, provide your own answer to any one of our four questions!

Visit http://technyou.edu.au/competitions/critical-thinking-competition/

TechNyou Education: Oil Eating Bacteria

techNyouvids 2012-04-29 | Oil Eating Bacteria

Jason from techNyou outreach discusses bacteria. For more information on this experiment, visit technyou education here: http://education.technyou.edu.au/view/275/285/removing-hazardous

Jason hosted a discussion on the Australian Science Teachers Association on 17 May, 2012. To view the recording of this discussion visit http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=52

TechNyou Education: Extracting DNA

techNyouvids 2012-04-29 | Extracting DNA

Jason from techNyou outreach demonstrates DNA extraction. For more information on this experiment, visit technyou education here: http://education.technyou.edu.au/view/91/153/where-dna

Jason hosted a discussion on the Australian Science Teachers Association on 17 May, 2012. To view the recording of this discussion visit http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=52

TechNyou Education: Plant Tissue Culture

techNyouvids 2012-04-29 | Plant Tissue Culture

Jason from techNyou outreach demonstrates making a plant tissue culture. For more information on this experiment, visit technyou education here: https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/101/138/cloning-plants

Jason hosted a discussion on the Australian Science Teachers Association on 17 May, 2012. To view the recording of this discussion visit http://moodle.asta.edu.au/course/view.php?id=52

Going Solar - A PhDs Quest for Affordable Energy

techNyouvids 2012-03-21 | A film by TechNyou. First in a series of "What gets a scientist out of bed". Take a journey with Brandon Macdonald, a PhD student at the University of Melbourne's Bio21 Institute, to investigate the future of solar energy. Brandon peers into the quantum world of nanoparticles in an attempt to find ways to turn them into inks that can turn sunlight into electricity. Specifically, he has found a way to produce and incorporate those inks into solar cells more efficiently which they hope will reduce the cost of manufacturing these types of solar cells.
More info at www.bio21.org and www.nanoparticle.com
TechNyou - www.technyou.edu.au

Gold Module: Coupling of Nanoparticles

techNyouvids 2012-03-06 | This video clip was produced by Francesca Calati, Amanda Clarke and students at St Helena Secondary College as part of the SHINE project.

See the full Gold teaching module:
https://education.technyou.edu.au/view/66/67/making-gold-nanoparticles

Gold Module: What Colour is Gold?

Gold Module: Determining the Size of Gold Nanoparticles

Going Solar - A PhDs Quest for Affordable Energy

techNyouvids 2012-03-06 | A film by TechNyou. First in a series of "What gets a scientist out of bed". Take a journey with Brandon Macdonald, a PhD student at the University of Melbourne's Bio21 Institute, to investigate the future of solar energy. Brandon peers into the quantum world of nanoparticles in an attempt to find ways to turn them into inks that can turn sunlight into electricity. Specifically, he has found a way to produce and incorporate those inks into solar cells more efficiently which they hope will reduce the cost of manufacturing these types of solar cells.
More info at www.bio21.org and www.nanoparticle.com
TechNyou - www.technyou.edu.au

Critical Thinking: Trudy on Question 2

techNyouvids 2012-02-22 | Q2: In order to reduce our carbon emissions, should Australia replace our coal-fired power stations with nuclear power generation?

For the opportunity to win an Ipad 2, provide your own answer to any one of our four questions!

Visit

http://technyou.edu.au/competitions/critical-thinking-competition/

Building a Better Bloodstream

techNyouvids 2011-12-21 | The use of nanotechnology in the creation of artificial red blood cells.
by Alex Kelly

One of our winners to the TechNyou Science Ambassador Contest for more info on our contests, go here: technyou.edu.au/competitions

Nanotechnology: Small Ideas... Big Impacts!

techNyouvids 2011-12-21 | by Samuel Pinches
Your guide to Nanotechnology with Prof C. Arbon

One of our entrants to the TechNyou Science Ambassador Contest for more info on our contests, go here: technyou.edu.au/competitions