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Jaya Borgatta

Ep 39. Retelling a Story Through Illustrations: Lifeology Part 2

Posted on January 12, 2021

Episode Summary How do you explain sustainable nanotechnology using art? Last fall the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology collaborated with Lifeology, an online platform that connects scientists and artists, to create a public-friendly “mini-course” called “What …

Posted in PodcastTagged art, Elfy Chiang, Illustrations, Jaya Borgatta, Lifeology, Paige Kinsley, Stephanie Mitchell

Ep 38. Beyond Jargon to Empathy: Lifeology Part 1

Posted on December 28, 2020

Episode Summary How do you explain sustainable nanotechnology in text shorter than a tweet? This fall the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology collaborated with Lifeology, an online platform that connects scientists and artists, to create a …

Posted in PodcastTagged jargon, Jaya Borgatta, Lifeology, Paige Jarreau, Stephanie Mitchell

Nanostructures in butterfly wings

Posted on November 8, 2019

by Jaya Borgatta A few weeks ago (before it started snowing!) I went on a walk in the garden across the street from the University of Wisconsin chemistry building and saw an abundance of beautiful …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged biomimicry, butterflies, butterfly, iridescence, Jaya Borgatta, lotus effect, nanotechnology, superhydrophobic1 Comment

Bog bodies: the chemistry behind natural embalming

Posted on October 31, 2018

by Jaya Borgatta edited by Natalie Hudson-Smith Can you imagine being able to look at a body that is 2,700 years old and know what that person had for dinner? Many people are familiar with …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged acid, bog bodies, embalming, Halloween, Jaya Borgatta, mummies, Natalie Hudson-Smith1 Comment

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