Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World by Mark Miodownik

Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World

Mark Miodownik with Michael Page (Narrator)

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nonfiction history science adventurous slow-paced

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Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik is constantly asking himself. A globally renowned materials scientist, Miodownik has spent his life exploring o...

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informative 95%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%

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fast 25%

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