In this episode, we talk about how a research team led by MIT has found a way to create functional textiles from polyethylene, rumors surrounding the Apple car, and EPFL’s newest iteration of a retinal implant. As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.
(0:43) - Sustainable Fashion
An international team composed of 7 different institutions led by Dr. Svetlana Boriskina has achieved a polyethylene textile that is more breathable, moisture wicking, and environmentally friendly than the materials mostly used in the fashion industry.
(7:00) - Apple Car Insights
Apple’s secret car - which was first hinted at in 2014 as Project Titan - seems to be making progress but not without some bumps along the way.
(12:10) - Sharper Bionic Eyes
EPFL has announced a new iteration of their retinal implant which offers a greater resolution and field of view to address some of the limitations of their original design that was trialed in 2013.