Episode 838
Would wood be good?
We think of wood as medieval stuff, but what if it turned out to be the sustainable material of the future?
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
November 23, 202159m 25s
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Show Notes
As we strive for a transition to a green future, we're asking "would wood be good" to help us build everything from better buildings to more insulating windows, from steak-cutting knives to nano-engineered, biodegradable glitter. Plus, in the news: as Covid cases take off again in Europe, we review the situation here in the UK; also, making strawberry smells with mushrooms; and breakthrough textiles that cool you down when the sun shines on them. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
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