When seawater and freshwater mix, a surprising amount of energy is released. Norway tried to capture this energy using an osmotic power plant, but the plant mysteriously and abruptly shut down. Join our host George as he tries to figure out why using dialysis tubing, toilet parts, and a baby turbine.
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