The Darkest Black on Earth? Why Scientists & Artists Want the World's Blackest Substances | WIRED — WIRED

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Scientists and artists seek ultra-black materials for unique properties.
Physicist John Lehman and artist Stuart Semple discuss light-absorbing substances.
The quest for the darkest black materials is driven by innovation.

Guests on This Episode

JL

John Lehman

1 podcast appearance

SS

Stuart Semple

1 podcast appearance

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