MSP286. Weird Science: Lego, Bionic Legs and Buildings That Grow

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 themselvesFrom 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.