Using dandelions for tire rubber and a new fentanyl vaccine entering clinical trials

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[BONUS] Dandelion rubber tires and a fentanyl vaccine: Tiny Show and Tell Us #40

FEB 11, 202613 MIN
Tiny Matters

[BONUS] Dandelion rubber tires and a fentanyl vaccine: Tiny Show and Tell Us #40

FEB 11, 202613 MIN

Description

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we explore a listener’s tip about a new source of tire rubber — the Russian dandelion — and the science behind what makes it such an incredible and sustainable source of natural latex rubber. Then we answer a listener’s question about a vaccine for fentanyl that will stop the drug from reaching the brain, preventing overdose.We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to [email protected] *or fill out this form* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.