Discover Materials
@discovermaterials.bsky.social
We are a working group of researchers and science communicators with a passion for materials science who want to enthuse the next generation of materials scientists and engineers.
In the final video of this series Durga looks at how drums could generate electricity. #12MaterialsofChristmas25
The full playlist can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
The full playlist can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
January 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
In the final video of this series Durga looks at how drums could generate electricity. #12MaterialsofChristmas25
The full playlist can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
The full playlist can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
In this video @anna_d_l talks about recorders and the fantastic material from which many of them are made. #12MaterialsofChristmas25
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
January 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
In this video @anna_d_l talks about recorders and the fantastic material from which many of them are made. #12MaterialsofChristmas25
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
Becca discusses how materials science can help the leaping lords escape injury. here: https://loom.ly/RTKoex4 #12MaterialsofChristmas25
January 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Becca discusses how materials science can help the leaping lords escape injury. here: https://loom.ly/RTKoex4 #12MaterialsofChristmas25
What materials are used by the nine ladies dancing? Zoe looks into it.... #12MaterialsofChristmas25
January 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
What materials are used by the nine ladies dancing? Zoe looks into it.... #12MaterialsofChristmas25
According to the famous song eight maids a milking are traditionally gifted on the Eighth Day of Christmas - but how does this link to paints? Mia explains all in this video.... #12MaterialsofChristmas
January 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
According to the famous song eight maids a milking are traditionally gifted on the Eighth Day of Christmas - but how does this link to paints? Mia explains all in this video.... #12MaterialsofChristmas
Daniel discusses how swans glide serenely through the water and how they have inspired materials scientists to make low adhesion surfaces. #12MaterialsofChristmas25
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
December 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Daniel discusses how swans glide serenely through the water and how they have inspired materials scientists to make low adhesion surfaces. #12MaterialsofChristmas25
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
The full playlist (so far) can be found here: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
Day 6 of the #12MaterialsofChristmas25 and Mia has a look at just how awesome eggs are.
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
December 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Day 6 of the #12MaterialsofChristmas25 and Mia has a look at just how awesome eggs are.
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
Traditionally the gift given on the fifth day of Christmas but @jon-wood.bsky.social has other ideas... #12MaterialsofChristmas25 @DIscoverMaterials
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Traditionally the gift given on the fifth day of Christmas but @jon-wood.bsky.social has other ideas... #12MaterialsofChristmas25 @DIscoverMaterials
In honour of the four calling birds @lizziedriscoll.bsky.social has a look at the recycling of lithium-ion batteries #12MaterialsofChristmas25
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
December 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
In honour of the four calling birds @lizziedriscoll.bsky.social has a look at the recycling of lithium-ion batteries #12MaterialsofChristmas25
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
To check out the full playlist (so far) then follow this link: https://loom.ly/RgOG8Xg
On day 3 of our #12MaterialsofChristmas25 Clarice flags up a fantastic fact about hens and then talks about the colourful world of pigments.
December 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
On day 3 of our #12MaterialsofChristmas25 Clarice flags up a fantastic fact about hens and then talks about the colourful world of pigments.
The second day of our 12 Materials of Christmas and Ire discusses the stickability of the two turtle doves here: https://loom.ly/ntPeJ_s
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
December 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The second day of our 12 Materials of Christmas and Ire discusses the stickability of the two turtle doves here: https://loom.ly/ntPeJ_s
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
Merry Christmas! We are delighted to kick off this year's series of 12 Materials of Christmas videos with @hamlettcae.bsky.social who talks about cardboard. Watch video here: https://loom.ly/QWn5wW8
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
December 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Merry Christmas! We are delighted to kick off this year's series of 12 Materials of Christmas videos with @hamlettcae.bsky.social who talks about cardboard. Watch video here: https://loom.ly/QWn5wW8
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
#12MaterialsofChristmas25
We are excited to have been awarded an #IngeniousAward from @raeng.org.uk to train up Engineers to go into schools and work with 11-14 year olds to develop an illustration and videos to showcase the exciting field of #MaterialsScienceandEngineering to their peers.
May 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We are excited to have been awarded an #IngeniousAward from @raeng.org.uk to train up Engineers to go into schools and work with 11-14 year olds to develop an illustration and videos to showcase the exciting field of #MaterialsScienceandEngineering to their peers.
On the final day of Christmas the drummers are drumming - Eleonora looks at the different materials used in drums.
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
January 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
On the final day of Christmas the drummers are drumming - Eleonora looks at the different materials used in drums.
tinyurl.com/wej2ym6x
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
tinyurl.com/wej2ym6x
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
What pipes are the pipers piping? @jon-wood.bsky.social has a look at how the materials that a pipe is made from can actually slow things down tinyurl.com/mpcvn3v5
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
January 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
What pipes are the pipers piping? @jon-wood.bsky.social has a look at how the materials that a pipe is made from can actually slow things down tinyurl.com/mpcvn3v5
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Never mind ten Lords a Leaping, Layla (from @BoxOFunUK) thinks about Lords cricket grounds and has written a poem that considers the sustainability of materials used in cricket. tinyurl.com/bd9ndyk4
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
January 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Never mind ten Lords a Leaping, Layla (from @BoxOFunUK) thinks about Lords cricket grounds and has written a poem that considers the sustainability of materials used in cricket. tinyurl.com/bd9ndyk4
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Non-Newtonian materials are pretty awesome. In this video Anna discusses how they can be used to protect ballet dancer’s toes. tinyurl.com/yw7jkwju
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
January 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Non-Newtonian materials are pretty awesome. In this video Anna discusses how they can be used to protect ballet dancer’s toes. tinyurl.com/yw7jkwju
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
The eight maids a milking must have gathered a lot of milk – but what to do with is all? @hamlettcae.bsky.social has some ideas tinyurl.com/yeye7s9s
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
January 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The eight maids a milking must have gathered a lot of milk – but what to do with is all? @hamlettcae.bsky.social has some ideas tinyurl.com/yeye7s9s
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
How did those seven swans a swimming stay dry and what can we learn from them? Join Anna to find out more tinyurl.com/mtsnhfwp
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
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December 31, 2024 at 6:55 AM
How did those seven swans a swimming stay dry and what can we learn from them? Join Anna to find out more tinyurl.com/mtsnhfwp
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
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Did you know that the six geese who were laying can see some UV light? @Tess_Knowles discusses a neat material that helps us detect when UV light is present.
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
December 30, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Did you know that the six geese who were laying can see some UV light? @Tess_Knowles discusses a neat material that helps us detect when UV light is present.
tinyurl.com/b38z44xt
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
tinyurl.com/b38z44xt
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Five gold rings? Five SEM stubs more like it! @ehdriscoll.bsky.social looks at why gold coatings are needed for looking at some samples in an electron microscope
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Day 5 Au Rings
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December 29, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Five gold rings? Five SEM stubs more like it! @ehdriscoll.bsky.social looks at why gold coatings are needed for looking at some samples in an electron microscope
tinyurl.com/yz7b7av7
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Who were those calling birds calling? @EHDriscoll checks out some materials in a mobile phone tinyurl.com/4hj29p8d
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#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Day 4 - Batteries
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December 28, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Who were those calling birds calling? @EHDriscoll checks out some materials in a mobile phone tinyurl.com/4hj29p8d
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
On day 3 of #12MaterialsofChristmas24 @hamlettcae.bsky.social looks at the eggs from the Three French Hens tinyurl.com/5eyawpp3
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
December 27, 2024 at 7:08 AM
On day 3 of #12MaterialsofChristmas24 @hamlettcae.bsky.social looks at the eggs from the Three French Hens tinyurl.com/5eyawpp3
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Day 2 of #12MaterialsofChristmas24 is brought to you by @hamlettcae and looks at tortoiseshell plastics tinyurl.com/33vw3ywx
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
December 26, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Day 2 of #12MaterialsofChristmas24 is brought to you by @hamlettcae and looks at tortoiseshell plastics tinyurl.com/33vw3ywx
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
#12MaterialsOfChristmas2024
Day 1 of #12MaterialsofChristmas24 is brought to you by @jon-wood.bsky.social and burning steel tinyurl.com/mvca8n3k
December 25, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Day 1 of #12MaterialsofChristmas24 is brought to you by @jon-wood.bsky.social and burning steel tinyurl.com/mvca8n3k