There are many exciting talks, books and podcasts online which will help you learn more about Materials Science and Engineering. We are at an exciting point in time where we have the potential to develop materials for quantum technologies, healthcare and sustainablility.

We've compiled a list of our favourite resources below to help you deepen your understanding of Materials Science and Engineering.

Recommend books

Handmade by Anna Ploszajski

Author and scientist Anna Ploszajski journeys into the domain of makers and craftspeople to comprehend how the most popular materials really work.

Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik

Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Find out answers to these questions in Stuff Matters.

The Alchemy of Us by Ainissa Ramirez

In The Alchemy of Us, scientist and science writer Ainissa Ramirez examines eight inventions and how they shaped the human experience.

Engineers Making a Difference

Inventors, Technicians, Scientists and Tech Entrepreneurs Changing the World, and How You Can Join Them

Made to Measure by Philip Ball

Made to Measure introduces a general audience to one of today's most exciting areas of scientific research: materials science.

The New Science of Strong Materials by J. E. Gordon

Material scientists have started to look more deeply into the make-up of materials and they have found many surprises!

Top 100 Science Papers in Materials

Highlights include: superconducting wires for fusion applications, ultralight graphene-based aerogels for noise reduction and more!

Engineer to Win by Carroll Smith

This book covers all forms of racing cars and includes a thorough analysis of metallurgy, metal fatigue and general materials technology.

Sustainable Materials – With Both Eyes Open by Julian Allwoo

The book presents a vision of change for how future generations can still use steel, cement, plastics etc., but with less impact on the environment.

Materials: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Hall

This book shows how material science combines physics, chemistry, and biology with engineering to understand and exploit materials & create new ones.

Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future

n Material World, Ed Conway travels the globe to uncover a secret world we rarely see.

Recommend Podcasts and Videos

The Royal Institution YouTube Channel

Royal Institution YouTube Channel features a series of interesting lectures covering topics like 'Materials for a greener future'

Nova's 'Making Stuff' series by David Pogue

This series looks at scientific innovations that are ushering in a new generation of materials that are stronger, smaller, cleaner and smarter.

TED talk: Professor Molly Stevens

Molly Stevens introduces a new stem cell application that harnesses bone’s innate ability to regenerate and produces vast quantities of bone tissue.

TED talk: Dr Anna Ploszajski

In this TED talk, Dr Anna Ploszajski talks about Smart Materials.

TED talk: Dr Joachim Loo

In this TED talk, Dr. Joachim Loo talks about 'The Frontiers of Materials: The Future of Mankind'

TED talk: Dr Taylor Sparks

In this TED talk, Dr. Taylor Sparks talks about how to discover the materials of the future...in 30 seconds or less.

TED talks: 9 Futuristic Materials

Learn more about futuristic materials with in exciting TED talk.

PBS Hour: David Pogue Learns About 'Making Stuff'

David Pogue Learns About 'Making Stuff' on PBS Hour

Engineering Connections by Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond explores earthquake-proof bridges, space shuttles, Formula 1 and more!

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