MSP286. Weird Science: Lego, Bionic Legs and Buildings That Grow

Join hosts Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage for a fascinating journey through the latest in weird and wonderful scientific breakthroughs. In this episode, we explore:

• Bionic legs with neural interfaces that are changing lives and blurring the line between human and machine

• Fish-friendly hydropower turbines that could revolutionize renewable energy

• Why night owls might just be smarter than early birds (sorry, morning people!)

• How Lego is becoming an unexpected hero in scientific research labs worldwide

• The future of "self-shaping" wooden buildings that twist and form themselves

From MIT's cutting-edge prosthetics to DIY lab equipment made from children's toys, this episode is packed with mind-bending innovations that sound like science fiction but are quickly becoming reality.