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Megan Molteni / Vaccine Glass

Once we have a vaccine for COVID-19, we’ll need a huge number of high-grade glass vials. Borosilicate glass—the kind of glass that can handle temperature fluctuations—is needed. Hear why this glass is hard to come by, and the science that might solve the shortage.

Click above to listen to part 4 of COVID Curiosities, featuring Megan Molteni, staff writer, “Wired.”

COVID Curiosities:
Part 1: Yvette Johnson-Walker / Pets and COVID
Part 2: Rolf Halden / Sewage COVID
Part 3: Bryan Bzdek / Airborne COVID
Part 4: Megan Molteni / Vaccine Glass

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