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Nature is the engineer: Biomimicry and the future of material science
Manage episode 500252342 series 3554509
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Shu Yang, a pioneering materials scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and one of National Geographic’s Extraordinary Changemakers.
From elephant skin to snail mucus, Dr. Yang draws inspiration from nature to create shape-shifting, sustainable materials that could transform everything from medicine to construction.
Stay tuned as we explore the science behind smart surfaces, kirigami geometry, carbon-sequestering concrete, and the curiosity that drives them all.
Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Manage episode 500252342 series 3554509
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Shu Yang, a pioneering materials scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and one of National Geographic’s Extraordinary Changemakers.
From elephant skin to snail mucus, Dr. Yang draws inspiration from nature to create shape-shifting, sustainable materials that could transform everything from medicine to construction.
Stay tuned as we explore the science behind smart surfaces, kirigami geometry, carbon-sequestering concrete, and the curiosity that drives them all.
Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
105 Episoden
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