MSP286. Weird Science: Lego, Bionic Legs and Buildings That Grow
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Join hosts Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage for a fascinating journey through the latest in weird and wonderful scientific breakthroughs. In this episode, we explore: • Bionic legs with neural interfaces that are changing lives and blurring the line between human and machine • Fish-friendly hydropower turbines that could revolutionize renewable energy • Why night owls might just be smarter than early birds (sorry, morning people!) • How Lego is becoming an unexpected hero in scientific research labs worldwide • The future of "self-shaping" wooden buildings that twist and form themselves From MIT's cutting-edge prosthetics to DIY lab equipment made from children's toys, this episode is packed with mind-bending innovations that sound like science fiction but are quickly becoming reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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