Mark Miodownik
@markmiodownik.bsky.social
Materials scientist & engineer; Director of the UCL Institute of Making; Author of New York Times best selling book Stuff Matters and others; Occasional BBC TV/radio presenter.
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Going to put this on front of you again. The news moves on, but the problems faced by those living in Jamaica are still there.
I know many of you will already have done something to help the people of Jamaica, but if you felt like helping a specific family, this is the GoFundMe set up by my son’s girlfriend for her relatives, who find themselves in dire straits. Every bit helps, shares appreciated. gofund.me/9b5b74984
Donate to Hurricane Melissa: Please help support our family in Jamaica, organized by Taylor Mitchell
Hello everyone,
Many of you have heard about Hurricane Melis… Taylor Mitchell needs your support for Hurricane Melissa: Please help support our family in Jamaica
gofund.me
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Going to put this on front of you again. The news moves on, but the problems faced by those living in Jamaica are still there.
Knitted memorials to remember those who died saving democracy from fascism last time.
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Knitted memorials to remember those who died saving democracy from fascism last time.
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Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system.
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system.
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💧🧪 Thank you to the 5,700+ volunteers who took part in the #GreatUKWaterBlitz this September! With your data, we can build a picture of freshwater health across the UK. Here are some of the findings...
Discover more in the WaterBlitz report 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/slzwks3igw
Discover more in the WaterBlitz report 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/slzwks3igw
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
💧🧪 Thank you to the 5,700+ volunteers who took part in the #GreatUKWaterBlitz this September! With your data, we can build a picture of freshwater health across the UK. Here are some of the findings...
Discover more in the WaterBlitz report 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/slzwks3igw
Discover more in the WaterBlitz report 🔗 https://earthwatch.pulse.ly/slzwks3igw
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We have wondered what a complex archaeal cell might look like ever since 2014. It’s been a long road (and the journey is far from over), but it’s a good time to pause for breath and look. These Asgard archaeal cells are a surprise! And that is the joy of being a cell biologist.
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We have wondered what a complex archaeal cell might look like ever since 2014. It’s been a long road (and the journey is far from over), but it’s a good time to pause for breath and look. These Asgard archaeal cells are a surprise! And that is the joy of being a cell biologist.
Impressive work here on the origins of multicellular life...
An Asgard archaeon with internal membrane compartments
Brilliant study led by @fmacleod.bsky.social and Andriko von Kügelgen. Tight collaboration with @buzzbaum.bsky.social and lab. Congrats to all authors!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Brilliant study led by @fmacleod.bsky.social and Andriko von Kügelgen. Tight collaboration with @buzzbaum.bsky.social and lab. Congrats to all authors!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Impressive work here on the origins of multicellular life...
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An Asgard archaeon with internal membrane compartments
Brilliant study led by @fmacleod.bsky.social and Andriko von Kügelgen. Tight collaboration with @buzzbaum.bsky.social and lab. Congrats to all authors!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Brilliant study led by @fmacleod.bsky.social and Andriko von Kügelgen. Tight collaboration with @buzzbaum.bsky.social and lab. Congrats to all authors!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
An Asgard archaeon with internal membrane compartments
Brilliant study led by @fmacleod.bsky.social and Andriko von Kügelgen. Tight collaboration with @buzzbaum.bsky.social and lab. Congrats to all authors!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Brilliant study led by @fmacleod.bsky.social and Andriko von Kügelgen. Tight collaboration with @buzzbaum.bsky.social and lab. Congrats to all authors!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Today!
We have people booked to bring broken food processors, favourite jumpers with damaged zips, and ailing plants. Don't miss this opportunity to repair your stuff with the help of 40 technicians and makers. Repair Café | Sustainable UCL - share.google/2qFlWYPHRPLs...
Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged possessions to our UCL Repair Café event at UCL East Marshgate on Friday, 7th November.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Today!
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Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight?
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight?
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
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Brilliant that this Repair Cafe runs on student power. For those not familiar with the concept- find your closest one via www.repaircafe.org/en/
#circulareconomy #reduce #reuse #repair #recycle #resources #conservation #RepairCafe #makers #mending
#circulareconomy #reduce #reuse #repair #recycle #resources #conservation #RepairCafe #makers #mending
Repair Café - Fix Your Broken Items
Repair Café is here to help you fix your broken items. Join our community of skilled volunteers and get your belongings repaired in a sustainable way.
www.repaircafe.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Brilliant that this Repair Cafe runs on student power. For those not familiar with the concept- find your closest one via www.repaircafe.org/en/
#circulareconomy #reduce #reuse #repair #recycle #resources #conservation #RepairCafe #makers #mending
#circulareconomy #reduce #reuse #repair #recycle #resources #conservation #RepairCafe #makers #mending
We are in UK Parliament today talking to MPs about the results of our citizen science experiment on nappy/diaper waste. We have clear policy recommendations which are zero cost to reduce the 300,000 nappies/diapers going into the environment every minute globally.
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
We are in UK Parliament today talking to MPs about the results of our citizen science experiment on nappy/diaper waste. We have clear policy recommendations which are zero cost to reduce the 300,000 nappies/diapers going into the environment every minute globally.
Great example of the power of citizen science 💪
Flea and tick medication, antibiotics & illicit drugs found in UK freshwater study by Imperial & @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social.
The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵
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The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵
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Flea meds, antibiotics & drugs found in UK freshwater in citizen science study | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Insecticides, antibiotics and illicit drugs that threaten aquatic life are present throughout UK waterways, research by Imperial and Earthwatch finds.
ow.ly
November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Great example of the power of citizen science 💪
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If you're anywhere near Stratford and you have things lying around that are broken and in need of repair, do bring them along to this Repair Cafe (booking an appointment is best but not essential), and get them fixed. It's great for the environment and your wallet... win-win!
We have people booked to bring broken food processors, favourite jumpers with damaged zips, and ailing plants. Don't miss this opportunity to repair your stuff with the help of 40 technicians and makers. Repair Café | Sustainable UCL - share.google/2qFlWYPHRPLs...
Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged possessions to our UCL Repair Café event at UCL East Marshgate on Friday, 7th November.
share.google
November 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
If you're anywhere near Stratford and you have things lying around that are broken and in need of repair, do bring them along to this Repair Cafe (booking an appointment is best but not essential), and get them fixed. It's great for the environment and your wallet... win-win!
We have people booked to bring broken food processors, favourite jumpers with damaged zips, and ailing plants. Don't miss this opportunity to repair your stuff with the help of 40 technicians and makers. Repair Café | Sustainable UCL - share.google/2qFlWYPHRPLs...
Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged possessions to our UCL Repair Café event at UCL East Marshgate on Friday, 7th November.
share.google
November 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We have people booked to bring broken food processors, favourite jumpers with damaged zips, and ailing plants. Don't miss this opportunity to repair your stuff with the help of 40 technicians and makers. Repair Café | Sustainable UCL - share.google/2qFlWYPHRPLs...
If you want to know which chemical firms are employing hundreds of lobbyists to prevent forever chemicals from being banned. All the info here: share.google/mSa8IeNiwcAR...
The Forever Lobbying Project
The Forever Lobbying Project exposes the real cost of PFAS pollution on the environment, science, and politics.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
If you want to know which chemical firms are employing hundreds of lobbyists to prevent forever chemicals from being banned. All the info here: share.google/mSa8IeNiwcAR...
In case you think that buying bottled water will reduce your risk, forever chemicals found in most brands: share.google/bhbHhi0SyvPT...
November 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In case you think that buying bottled water will reduce your risk, forever chemicals found in most brands: share.google/bhbHhi0SyvPT...
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Water companies ordered to clean up hundreds of water sources across England found to contain toxic PFAS forever chemicals, with levels rising at some sites, reports Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Drinking Water Inspectorate ordered action over ‘forever chemicals’ risk
Analysis finds regulator for England and Wales raised issues with untreated water at facilities serving millions
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Water companies ordered to clean up hundreds of water sources across England found to contain toxic PFAS forever chemicals, with levels rising at some sites, reports Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Sources for the drinking water of 6 million people in England so contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals, the Drinking Water Inspectorate has ordered water companies to act.
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people - BBC News
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Sources for the drinking water of 6 million people in England so contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals, the Drinking Water Inspectorate has ordered water companies to act.
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Our story on the Drinking Water Inspectorate ordering water firms to act on PFAS in drinking water sources featured on @bbc5live.bsky.social.
As @esmestallard.bsky.social explains, once PFAS is in water, it's incredibly difficult to remove, which is why many say prevention is better than cure.
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As @esmestallard.bsky.social explains, once PFAS is in water, it's incredibly difficult to remove, which is why many say prevention is better than cure.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Our story on the Drinking Water Inspectorate ordering water firms to act on PFAS in drinking water sources featured on @bbc5live.bsky.social.
As @esmestallard.bsky.social explains, once PFAS is in water, it's incredibly difficult to remove, which is why many say prevention is better than cure.
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As @esmestallard.bsky.social explains, once PFAS is in water, it's incredibly difficult to remove, which is why many say prevention is better than cure.
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The fully funded PhD studentship in my lab is focused on reducing e-waste. Apply here: ucl-epsrc-dtp.github.io/2026-27-proj...
Reducing E-waste by using artificial intelligence to develop repair diagnostic tools to increase lifespan of appliances.
ucl-epsrc-dtp.github.io
November 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The fully funded PhD studentship in my lab is focused on reducing e-waste. Apply here: ucl-epsrc-dtp.github.io/2026-27-proj...
We are advertising 50 fully funded PhD studentships in Physical & Environmental Sciences. Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPF708/5...
50 fully funded 4-year EPSRC PhD Studentships in Science and Engineering at UCL
Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We are advertising 50 fully funded PhD studentships in Physical & Environmental Sciences. Apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPF708/5...
How many of the winners will be wearing the new Puma miracle R3 shoe?
The 54th annual New York City Marathon is underway. Follow along with our live updates from all five boroughs. nyti.ms/4nKTj2U
November 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
How many of the winners will be wearing the new Puma miracle R3 shoe?
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"for the rest of us who don’t have the technical knowledge and time to follow his accomplishments, his advice is to “Never use your primary WiFi network for IoT devices” and to “Treat them as strangers in your home.” "
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
Manufacturer issues remote kill command to disable smart vacuum after engineer blocks it from collecting data — user revives it with custom hardware and Python scripts to run offline | Tom's Hardware
The smart vacuum cleaner was remotely bricked for not collecting data.
www.tomshardware.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:12 AM
"for the rest of us who don’t have the technical knowledge and time to follow his accomplishments, his advice is to “Never use your primary WiFi network for IoT devices” and to “Treat them as strangers in your home.” "
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
Could this be the birth of a completely new type of chocolate? www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
I tried lab-grown chocolate. Could it be the future of Halloween?
It could eventually cut down on the production of traditional chocolate, which degrades soil and requires much fertilizer and pesticides
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Could this be the birth of a completely new type of chocolate? www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
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If you need an injection of positivity, I strongly recommend watching Power Station, if it's on near you (screening list & trailer here: power.film/pages/screen...). It's a beautiful story of a community taking action to make their on electricity supply cleaner, greener and cheaper. Brilliant stuff.
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If you need an injection of positivity, I strongly recommend watching Power Station, if it's on near you (screening list & trailer here: power.film/pages/screen...). It's a beautiful story of a community taking action to make their on electricity supply cleaner, greener and cheaper. Brilliant stuff.