The chemistry of the everyday: why is liquid soap problematic?
In short: Materials engineer Mark Miodownik explores the science behind the fluids we interact with daily, from the mechanics of liquid soap to the physiological effects of alcohol.
Following his 2010 Christmas Lectures, Professor of Materials and Society at UCL Mark Miodownik engages in a Q&A session filmed at the Royal Institution on 18 January 2019. The discussion delves into the material science of common substances, addressing specific audience inquiries regarding the composition of liquid soaps and how alcohol interacts with the human body.
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