Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
An adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science. Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip b…
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