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In today's episode, Dr. Lorna Gibson of MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering shows Adam how tall grasses, like bulrushes (or cattails), are surprisingly strong despite their seemingly flimsy appearance. Because of the unique sandwich structure of their leaves and stems, bulrushes possess a sturdiness that enables them to withstand heavy weather. Join Adam as he discovers the natural engineering within these tall plants. [02:55]
