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.
My entry is this shirt my wife made for me 14 years ago.
November 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My entry is this shirt my wife made for me 14 years ago.
Forgot to show pic of the plaque! Here it is
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Forgot to show pic of the plaque! Here it is
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.
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.
If you are looking for some spooky ghost stories to read tonight, my book It's a Gas relates delves into the strange gases responsible for Will' o the Wisps and Jack-o-lanterns deep deep in Wooooooods.
October 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
If you are looking for some spooky ghost stories to read tonight, my book It's a Gas relates delves into the strange gases responsible for Will' o the Wisps and Jack-o-lanterns deep deep in Wooooooods.
This book just dropped too. Looking forward to reading The Elements of Power. Thanks Nicolas.
October 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This book just dropped too. Looking forward to reading The Elements of Power. Thanks Nicolas.
This looks good! Just arrived. Thank you Philipp.
October 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This looks good! Just arrived. Thank you Philipp.
By the way if you are a new student or staff member at UCL you have FREE access to all Institute of Making facilities. That includes our experimental kitchen, metals, textiles, ceramics, electronics, workshops ect.. We teach you how to use them all. "What? No". YES! share.google/Hy3wMLdAQtOz...
October 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
By the way if you are a new student or staff member at UCL you have FREE access to all Institute of Making facilities. That includes our experimental kitchen, metals, textiles, ceramics, electronics, workshops ect.. We teach you how to use them all. "What? No". YES! share.google/Hy3wMLdAQtOz...
We are running another repair cafe on 7th Nov. FREE to all. Learn how to mend your favourite objects for free, get involved in the repair and reuse process, and gain advice on the steps needed to bring your beloved belongings back to full working order. share.google/76mO7KzxbyiE...
October 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We are running another repair cafe on 7th Nov. FREE to all. Learn how to mend your favourite objects for free, get involved in the repair and reuse process, and gain advice on the steps needed to bring your beloved belongings back to full working order. share.google/76mO7KzxbyiE...
Am giving talk at TU Delft today at their Green Village which is an innovation centre where they can build experimental structures without having to conform to building regulations. Pretty cool.
October 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Am giving talk at TU Delft today at their Green Village which is an innovation centre where they can build experimental structures without having to conform to building regulations. Pretty cool.
Reread Fahrenheit 451 this weekend. Written in the era of the Un-American Activities Committee when the enemy was communism. Censorship, repression, the "righteous" fight, its all there. Books burn at 415F.
October 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Reread Fahrenheit 451 this weekend. Written in the era of the Un-American Activities Committee when the enemy was communism. Censorship, repression, the "righteous" fight, its all there. Books burn at 415F.
Brain themed dessert in honour of the winning book of the Royal Society Book Prize
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Brain themed dessert in honour of the winning book of the Royal Society Book Prize
The winner of the Royal Society book prize 2025 is ... Masud Husain
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The winner of the Royal Society book prize 2025 is ... Masud Husain
Am listening to the fascinating stories of the authors shortlisted for the Royal Society Book Prize. Who will win? Stay tuned...
October 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Am listening to the fascinating stories of the authors shortlisted for the Royal Society Book Prize. Who will win? Stay tuned...
By the way, the birth steam railways 200 years ago was a kind of accident. Steam cars were what the engineers of 19th century were dreaming of. They proved impossible at the time. The story forms Chapter one of my book Its a Gas.
September 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
By the way, the birth steam railways 200 years ago was a kind of accident. Steam cars were what the engineers of 19th century were dreaming of. They proved impossible at the time. The story forms Chapter one of my book Its a Gas.
Do biodegradable tree shelters work?Just back from installing samples of biodegradable tree shelters for field trials. The project is led by PhD student Aaron Jones, with me and Prof Helen Hailes as supervisors in partnership with Woodland Trust.
September 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Do biodegradable tree shelters work?Just back from installing samples of biodegradable tree shelters for field trials. The project is led by PhD student Aaron Jones, with me and Prof Helen Hailes as supervisors in partnership with Woodland Trust.
By the way the Art Deco Hackney Town hall where FixFest 2025 is being held is stunning and very beautiful.
September 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
By the way the Art Deco Hackney Town hall where FixFest 2025 is being held is stunning and very beautiful.
Tear down of air pods at iFixit 2025. They are currently a disposable product but will have to have user replaceable batteries by 2027 by law in the EU.
September 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Tear down of air pods at iFixit 2025. They are currently a disposable product but will have to have user replaceable batteries by 2027 by law in the EU.
The Advertising Standards Authority have updated their guidance on using the terms 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' to sell plastics. They cited our research showing that biodegradable plastics rarely live up to their claims. www.asa.org.uk/news/disposi...
September 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The Advertising Standards Authority have updated their guidance on using the terms 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' to sell plastics. They cited our research showing that biodegradable plastics rarely live up to their claims. www.asa.org.uk/news/disposi...
Ps. At the UCL Institute of Making we offer FREE ceramics and other art/science/engineering workshop access to all UCL students and staff. www.instituteofmaking.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ps. At the UCL Institute of Making we offer FREE ceramics and other art/science/engineering workshop access to all UCL students and staff. www.instituteofmaking.org.uk
Cooling Towers in heating climate.
July 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Cooling Towers in heating climate.
A video of some of our materials. You can browse our collection FREE here: Materials Library www.instituteofmaking.org.uk/materials-li...
July 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A video of some of our materials. You can browse our collection FREE here: Materials Library www.instituteofmaking.org.uk/materials-li...
Our Materials library looking particularly fabulous today. Thats wolframite, a tungsten ore from Cornwall.
July 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Our Materials library looking particularly fabulous today. Thats wolframite, a tungsten ore from Cornwall.
Not sure what to do this Saturday in London? Come to the UCL Festival of Stuff! Fun and wonder, and head-scratchingly interesting for all the family: www.instituteofmaking.org.uk/events/view/...
June 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Not sure what to do this Saturday in London? Come to the UCL Festival of Stuff! Fun and wonder, and head-scratchingly interesting for all the family: www.instituteofmaking.org.uk/events/view/...
Coincidentally and in keeping with the auspicious nature of meteorites, two books on the subject were published this year. I reviewed both and highly recommend.
June 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Coincidentally and in keeping with the auspicious nature of meteorites, two books on the subject were published this year. I reviewed both and highly recommend.