What if your doctor could send an army of microscopic robots into your body to destroy cancer cells, repair damaged tissue, or even prevent illness before it starts? In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée and Jake dive into the fascinating world of nanobots: tiny engineered machines measured in billionths of a meter.
Inspired by sci-fi favorites like Big Hero 6 and Black Panther, we explore how close scientists are to making these medical marvels a reality. Could nanobots patrol your bloodstream like microscopic medics? And if so, should they stay inside to provide constant care, or leave once their job is done?
But innovation comes with big questions. What if your body rejects them? Could self-replicating nanobots spiral out of control? How do we balance medical breakthroughs with cost, safety, and ethics? Drawing on real research and a healthy dose of curiosity, Chauntée and Jake unpack both the promise and the potential pitfalls of this technology.
From Jurassic Park–style warnings to future-ready possibilities, this conversation blends science fact with a spark of imagination.
Listen in, then join the debate: Would you trust nanobots with your health?
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