Anna Ploszajski: crafting to better understand material science – podcast

Material science allows us to understand the objects around us mathematically, but there is no formula to describe the sophistication of a handcrafted teacup. Dr Anna Ploszajski is a materials scientist who has travelled all over the UK, meeting makers to better understand her craft and theirs. She spoke to Shivani Dave about what she discovered and documented in her new book, Handmade.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 8, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Produced and presented by Shivani Dave Tags: Materials science Chemistry Physics Source Type: news