The Voice of Russia has a new series, Nanotech for dummies. Here’s a bit more about this series from a Feb. 28, 2014 posting Nanotechnology can revolutionize the way we use energy,

When most people hear the word “nanotechnology” they think about a bunch of scientists in white coats and goggles, using expensive machinery and big words. In reality, nanotechnology is already around us, being used in everything from medicine to electronics. Radio VR invites you on a journey into the nanoworld with our daily special project “Nanotech for dummies”.

“Nanotech for dummies” on Radio VR: latest innovative developments in one of the most complex scientific fields from A to Z.

Solar paint, instantly charged batteries and clothes that heal – you say science fiction, we say nanotechology. But before we talk about how cool nanotech really is, let’s make sure we all agree on what the term itself means. A basic definition of nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the atomic, molecular, and supramolecular level. It may sound a bit blurry so here is a more precise description:

“In its original sense, ‘nanotechnology’ refers to the projected ability to construct items from the bottom up, using techniques and tools being developed today to make complete, high performance products”.

Well, sounds like it’s no rocket science. To make it even more lucid let’s take a look at how nanotechnology applies to our everyday life. And what could be more vital in the modern world than electricity? …

I haven’t been able to find any radio programmes or podcasts associated with these postings despite the fact that the Voice of Russia (VOR) is a radio station. From the About us webpage,

The Voice of Russia was the first radio station to broadcast internationally. On the air since October 29th 1929, VOR has been shaping Russia’s image worldwide and introducing Russia to the world and highlighting its opinions on global events.

Today VOR broadcasts to 160 countries in 38 languages for a total of 151 hours per day, on short and medium waves, in the FM band, via satellite and through global mobile communications network. In 2003 VOR was among the major international radio broadcasters to launch daily broadcasts to Europe in Digital Radio Mondiale.

VOR programs are broadcast to the USA through satellite channels of the global network, by cable, in the FM band, and through mobile communicatiion links in 16 states. VOR is among the world’s top five radio broadcasters which include the BBC, the Voice of America, Deutsche Welle and Radio France International. According to a survey carried out by International Media Help (Switzerland) among radio listeners in 50 countries, VOR is the third in popularity after the BBC and the Voice of America .

VOR broadcasts on the Internet in 33 languages and on its Website which boasts over 500 sections and is visited by people from 140 countries. Visitors can choose from on-line reports, audio, video and multimedia material.

VOR has 109 million listeners in 160 countries. In their opinion Voice of Russia provides a convenient and democratic channel to obtain information about Russia.

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Getting back to COR’s Nanotech for dummies blog series, I wish them good luck.