The Lab With Brad

The Brothers Barton, talking armchair science from their armchairs. No politics, no guilt trips—it’s science!

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Ep442: Lithography, photography, and a side order of engines

Posted February 26, 202600:13:15

Lithography, photography, and a side order of engines The first application of nanotechnology was to build our modern computers. Join us for a look...

Session11: Don’t lick the stalagmite!

Posted February 19, 202601:26:28

Don’t lick the stalagmite! Our heroes do battle down in the catacombs. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Ep441: With a wee bit of quantum squinting

Posted February 12, 202600:16:01

With a wee bit of quantum squinting With a very fine needle and lots of number crunching, you can see atoms by using the scanning tunneling microscope. Join...

session10: The battle of Boylston

Posted January 22, 202601:29:13

The battle of Boylston A mechanical fish, fancy pillow, marching gnomes, and flying arrows. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special...

Ep440: Lasers!

Posted January 15, 2026

Lasers! We talk of the history of lasers, and a little bit about how they do what they do. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra...