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Episode 117: Textiles in Space artwork
Science & Medicine

Episode 117: Textiles in Space

Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast by Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski

May 4, 202600:37:54Science & Medicine

The fanciest suit isn't on the runway, it's in orbit. In this follow-up episode, Taylor and Andrew bring back Kate Winning from Oxford Space Systems to dive into the world of space textiles. From the knitted gold-plated...

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