From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary new materials that will shape our future, Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik reveals the inner workings of the man-made world and the miracles of craft, design, engineering and ingenuity that surround us every day.
From the teacup to the jet engine, the silicon chip to the paper clip, from the ancient technologies of fabrics and ceramic to today's self-healing metals and bionic implants, this is a book to inspire amazement and delight at mankind's creativity.
A unique and inspiring exploration of human creativity from one of the UK's best known scientists.
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