Ep 34 - Your Teeth Hold the Secret to Super-Metals

28/08/2025 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 34

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Episode Synopsis

Your teeth may hold the secret to the toughest, lightest, and most corrosion-resistant metals. By mimicking enamel, scientists built a nanorod ceramic coating that not only strengthens metals but also makes them nearly immune to saltwater corrosion. Titanium, zinc, copper, and zirconium—all transformed into super-materials without added weight.

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