Science and Technology

The Science of Unfurling Shoelaces

Posted on: Thu 13 Apr 2017

Paul Willis from The Royal Institution of Australia joined Jennie Lenman to speak about the latest discoveries in the science world including why our shoelaces come undone and the dangers of trans fats.

You can catch more science discoveries at Australia’s Science Channel.

Produced By Tom Mann

Photo by Tom Mann

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