SciTech Now: Episode 322
In this episode of SciTech Now, we visit a Penn State lab that’s working on making batteries last longer, especially for electric vehicles. Also, discover the field of biomedical gerontology in a Google chat with Aubrey de Grey, who’s on a crusade against aging. And discover how technology is being used to make a more accessible world for those who are disabled.
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