"Medchanical" -- The Discovery Files

The Discovery Files

Content provided by National Science Foundation. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by National Science Foundation or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

7y ago 1:30

MP3

Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)

When? This feed was archived on December 21, 2018 01:37 (5+ y ago). Last successful fetch was on November 02, 2018 22:16 (5+ y ago)

Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.

What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.

A team of researchers led by Biomedical Engineering Professor Sam Sia at Columbia Engineering has developed a way to manufacture microscale machines from biomaterials that can safely be implanted in the body. Working with hydrogels, which are biocompatible materials that engineers have been studying for decades, Sia has invented a new technique that stacks the soft material in layers to make devices that have three-dimensional, freely moving parts.

562 episodes

#Engineering #Business #Industries #Science #NSF