Nature is the engineer: Biomimicry and the future of material science

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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.

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