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...artificially reinvigorate ecosystems. Mutual benefits DR. LEE SU SEE Well, the dipterocarps are one of the most important family of timber trees in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. This family consists of a very large number of species, many of which have very important value as commercial timber trees. NARRATOR Behind every great dipterocarp lies a team of tiny fungi....

...artificial reservoirs. Water has to be collected from lakes and reservoirs, wells, rivers and underground pools, then treated and transported for domestic and commercial use on a mammoth scale (Figure 6). [Figure 6] Figure 6 The water cycle Think about the engineering involved in designing, building and lining reservoirs; designing and laying pipes of the right material...

...artificial bones possible, such as this jawbone There are also applications in the area of repair. Jet and gas turbine blades are routinely damaged but are expensive to replace. AM has been used to repair just the tip of these blades, saving a considerable amount of money (Figure 5). [Described image] Figure 5 Gas turbine blades with tip repairs These kinds of specialist...