How materials science could revolutionise technology - with Jess Wade

Jess Wade explains the concept of chirality, and how it might revolutionise technological innovation. This lecture was recorded at the Ri on 14 June 2025. Imagine if we could keep our mobile phones on full brightness all day, without worrying about draining our battery? Or if we could create a fuel cell that used sunlight to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen? Or if we could build a low-power sensor that could map out brain function?

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