His Dark Materials: A late night talk about matter with materials scientist Dr Mark Miowdownik

Saturday 3 May
9.30 - 10.30pm
Café G, 1 High Street, Margate
Free
No booking required

Animate matter is coming. Concrete that can communicate when it is about to collapse, smart hip replacements that can self-heal and intelligent wallpaper that changes colour if you become angry - such innovations are imminent… Click here to find out more.
Animate matter is coming. Concrete that can communicate when it is about to collapse, smart hip replacements that can self-heal and intelligent wallpaper that changes colour if you become angry - such innovations are imminent.

Most material scientists, Dr Miodownik included, are both excited and apprehensive about the social impact of materials such as these. One thing is for sure: just as artificial pigments triggered the Impressionist movement in the 19th century, so these new, smart substances are likely to change the nature of art and craft in the 21st century. This talk reviews the cultural impact of new materials, and provides an introduction to the science that underpins future innovations.

This event is supported by the Materials Library and Café G, Margate

_{His Dark Materials Talk with Dr Mark Miodownik, Margate Rocks 08. Photography © Simon Welsford}