Mark Miodownik

Yes, thats what we do👍

Thats what we do. Glass containers with lids

I have stopped heating food in plastic containers.

Thanks, and Hope you enjoy!

Sadly no French translation yet, but hopefully soon! Merci

They are calling it tasteless, but I contributed to this podcast anyway. Have a listen! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

London cycling friends - am thinking of hosting a Scottish themed social ride to mark the publication of my new Lost Lanes book. All will be welcome. Help me compile a few 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 landmarks in Londontown.

The line-up for the Comedy night for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Albert Hall. Includes Dara O Briain and many others who weren’t involved in the writing of this alt text.

Only the last few tickets remaining for this. An insane line-up, and for a amazing cause, the Teenage Cancer Trust. See you at the Royal Albert Hall!

These Official ChromeOS Flex USB Sticks Can Give Your Old Mac or Windows PC a Second Life Google is partnering with Back Market to sell USB sticks that let you install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows and Intel-powered Macs collecting dust.

Google is partnering with Back Market to sell USB sticks that let you install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows and Intel-powered Macs collecting dust. www.wired.com/story/back-m...

I have just sent the following email to my Labour MP, Jeff Smith. Text is in Alt - feel free to use/adapt it. But whatever the case, write to your MP!

According to a study by @relondon.bsky.social, the average Brit throws away 6 items that could have been repaired! Does this sound familiar? Do you want to make a change?⁠
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There are loads of opportunities to learn to fix your stuff throughout London #RepairWeek — just visit: repairweek.co.uk⁠

BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, Time to Pull the Plug? Combing through his bathroom, Mark Miodownik reveals the chemicals contaminating his body.

Should we just stop? The last programme of our BBC radio series called Toxic! examining the solutions to chemical pollution in our homes was broadcast today. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Screenshot of Firefox 148.0 for desktop: Settings->AI Controls 'Block AI enhancements' option selected. 'New and current AI enhancements are blocked by default...'

Desktop Firefox browser v.148.0 - turn off all AI features

Cosmic UCL poster with Jon Butterworth, Mark Miodownik, Maggie Aderin, Helen Czerski, Kevin Fong, Adam Rutherford

London ppl... University College London is 200 this year & so we have a fabulous evening of science & creativity for you on May 6th. All the UCL-based usual suspects will be there (in the SAME event!), & more to be announced. Join us & bring your friends!

www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/0...

cc @adamrutherford.bsky.social @markmiodownik.bsky.social @drkevinfong.bsky.social @jonbutterworth.bsky.social

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

A good move from Waitrose - sometimes you have to make the decision on behalf of consumers and stop selling something

They stopped selling Swordfish some time ago, because despite looking around the globe they said they could not find a sustainable source for it

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Dalston is pretty great for fabrics

Reminds me of this piece I wrote way back, in praise of mending.
aeon.co/essays/its-t...

Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more A handful of companies monopolise the web, with unprecedented access to our data. But there are many more ethical – and often distinctively European – alternatives

If your browser doesnt allow you to turn off AI summaries change it. I use Firefox which is a non-profit browser that gives you control. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

The Guardian write about Steward Brand and his terrific new book: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan gets final official approval City Hall hopes to stop traffic from using the street by September.

Delighted to announce that following the consultation, I'm giving the green light to make Oxford Street traffic-free.

93 MPs have signed the #RepairReuseDeclaration 🎉⁠
Our latest support comes from Brian Leishman, Martin Rhodes, @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social @alexsobel.co.uk @jessasatomp.bsky.social @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social @mp4stratford.bsky.social and @joshuareynoldssl6.bsky.social 🔧

Applying behavioural science to reduce plastic waste from diapers: a mixed-methods study Disposable absorbent hygiene products, particularly diapers, are a major contributor to global plastic waste. Focusing on high-priority strategies wit…

Gave evidence in UK Parliament yesterday about our research on how to make nappies/diapers more sustainable. Check out out our new research paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Yes. Agreed. Fluorine poisoning cant be an evolutionary advantage

Anyone out there a member of the Institute of Obsolescence Management? It seems very strange, odd and strangely named. www.theiiom.org

AI and aviation What promise does AI hold for decarbonising the industry?

AI can make things better or it can make things worse - and flying is no exception. Read our deep dive into the potential risks & benefits of AI in aviation, on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...

(S+) Mit fünf noch Windeln tragen? Warum Kinder heute später trocken werden Früher war meist mit drei Jahren Schluss, heute tragen manche Kinder mit fünf noch Windeln. Die Folgen: tonnenweise Plastikmüll, Stress in der Familie. Was Eltern wissen sollten.

Our citizen science experiment on nappy/diaper use is news in Germany: Mit fünf noch Windeln tragen? Warum Kinder heute später trocken werden - DER SPIEGEL share.google/uCKPHilBwQ6X...

Yes, presumably after flea treatments it gets all over the cafes and people's gardens

I'm facilitating a small group conversation at this event next week - on anticipating the consequences of technology adoption and development. Lots of other great contributors, hope to see you there!

If you want to do a PhD in my research group, get in touch, I have funding for British students. Check out my website for more info: www.markmiodownik.net