All Around Science 193 - Mechanical Batteries for the Grid
May 13, 2024
Explore the challenges of perfect parenting and storing grid energy with mechanical batteries. Learn about a caterpillar-like soft robot, parental burnout, and mental health struggles. Discover compressed air energy storage as an innovative solution. Enjoy a whimsical debate on converting cheese to energy and engage with listeners.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Patreon Access Fix and Discord Channel Growth
03:27 • 2min
Origami-Inspired Soft Robot
05:04 • 3min
Parental Burnout and Mental Health Struggles
08:19 • 14min
Addressing Energy Demand Variability with Battery Storage
22:20 • 2min
Innovative Energy Solutions: Compressed Air Storage
24:12 • 26min
Cheesy Moon and Mechanical Batteries
50:15 • 17min
Wrapping Up with Cheese Density and Listener Engagement
01:07:18 • 2min