How does materials science affect our lives? – with Anna Ploszajski
What's the science behind everyday materials like glass, plastic, steel, and sugar? And how can you make a chocolate trumpet? Find out with Anna's demo-packed talk. This lecture was recorded at the Ri on 9 May 2023. If you are watching with young children, you may want to know that the existence of Santa is briefly discussed at one point.
Courtesy of The Royal Institution on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
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