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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 10 MIN

Everything You Didn’t Know About Glass (and Why It Matters)

from Engineers Explain Everything · host Missouri University of Science and Technology

When most people think about how glass can be used, storing nuclear waste probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But it’s a major part of Dr. Charmayne Lonergan’s research. In this episode, she explains what glass is and some of its most fascinating uses, such as in extreme environments, wound care and cancer treatments.

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