How It Works

2012·1 seasons · 3 episodes·Series

Documentary

Synopsis

Mark Miodownik reveals how the properties of materials are made to work for us

Episodes

Season 1

1E1MetalHow metals are processed to achieve the properties we need.59m 2E2PlasticWithout plastics our current lifestyles would be very different.59m 3E3CeramicsOne of the first materials we used - to make cooking pots. Now we build cities with it and so much else.59m

Cast

Mark Miodownik

Mark MiodownikSelf - Presenter

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