Ep 26 - The Seashell with Built-In Fiber Optics and a Secret Farm

from The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science · host Son Hoang

A seashell with fiber optics and a secret algae farm? 🌊🐚 The heart cockle’s crystal windows bend sunlight with engineering precision, feeding its algae roommates while blocking UV. Some scientists see this as evolution’s masterpiece—others argue it’s too perfect to be random. In this episode, we dive into the clash of science, design, and wonder.

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