Imagine bacteria that can literally conduct electricity. Sounds like science fiction, right? At Yale, Dr. Nikhil Malvankar and his team study microbial “nanowires”, which are tiny filaments that let bacteria move electrons like living power lines. Their discoveries could change how we think about clean energy, new materials, and even medicine.
In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana talks with Dr. Malvankar about how he found this unique niche in science, what his lab is uncovering right now, and the lessons students can take away about curiosity, persistence, and following your interests!
Whether you’re curious about research, dreaming of a career in science, or just fascinated by discoveries that sound like science fiction, this episode is for you!
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