Five-Minute Frontiers explores the technologies shaping our future — one deep tech topic at a time, in under five minutes. Short, sharp, and globally minded insights on science-driven innovation beyond buzzwords.
Five-Minute Frontiers
Claim This Podcastby Mitsutaka Nakao
9 episodes
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Five-Minute Frontiers explores the technologies shaping our future — one deep tech topic at a time, in under five minutes. Short, sharp, and globally minded insights on science-driven innovation beyond buzzwords.
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Publishing Since
1/3/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 14, 2026
#9 Beyond Thick Walls: Investing in Space Radiation Tech
<p>Space radiation is a critical barrier to the expanding commercial space economy. In this episode, we explore why simply building thicker walls isn't the answer. Discover how startups like StemRad and Cosmic Shielding are turning system integration and radiation protection into the next major deep tech investment.</p>
May 8, 2026
#8 The Lunar Nuclear Race
<p>Explore the global race to deploy nuclear fission reactors on the Moon by 2030. We unpack extreme technical hurdles like vacuum cooling and lunar dust, and reveal how startups leverage these space technologies to build lucrative dual-use businesses on Earth.</p>
January 22, 2026
#7 Breaking the Unbreakable: How Shor’s Algorithm Cracks Encryption
<p>Discover the math behind the quantum threat to cybersecurity. We unpack the mechanics of Shor’s algorithm, from superposition to the Quantum Fourier Transform. Learn how recent breakthroughs by Regev and Gidney have accelerated the race to break RSA encryption, bringing the post-quantum era closer than ever.</p>
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