Curiosity Unbounded, Episode 9: Silk, the fabric of more sustainable agriculture

Benedetto Marelli is an associate professor in MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His work is focused on using biomaterials-based innovation to improve agricultural methods, food security, and food safety. In this episode, President Kornbluth speaks with Marelli about the advantages of using silk-based coatings in agriculture as well as for water filtration, and why being bold and creative can lead to powerful discoveries.

Show notes and transcript: https://news.mit.edu/podcast/podcast-curiosity-unbounded-episode-9-silk-fabric-more-sustainable-agriculture

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