Laser-patterned Metals, Black Holes, Cuban Coral, Explorers Club

The World

SIn this hour, we hear about a materials science advance that makes metal repel water, discuss black holes with Roger Penrose, learn about the health of coral reefs off the coast of Cuba, and take a tour of the Explorers Club.

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