Blog (November 2011)

Phil’s Findings #18: Elements of Life

14-11-11

Phil’s Findings #18: Elements of Life

The human body is an object of immense complexity. It is quite staggering how a set of chemical reactions – starting from the moment of conception – can make our bodies grow and function the way they do, and ultimately give rise to our consciousness, our emotions, and everything that it is to be human. It is very easy to forget that our bodies are simply constructed from the chemicals elements, like anything else around us, both animate and inanimate. We are made from materials. More

11-11-11

The grand finale

Today's the last day of the Festival of Materials & Making, and if you have a change to join us in our celebration - do. More

Animal Materials & Architecture

10-11-11

Animal Materials & Architecture

Animal materials & making was the focus at the Life Sciences Museum More

Tools of the trade

10-11-11

Tools of the trade

Some of the tools of the trade highlighted during Making, Breaking & Repair yesterday. More

Jam fun was had by all

08-11-11

Jam fun was had by all

The first evening event as part of the Festival of Materials & Making included interesting discussions, and lots of jam during 'Jam: Does exactly what it says on the (pec)tin'. More

The Festival of Materials & Making

02-11-11

The Festival of Materials & Making

The countdown is on for the Festival of Materials & Making - a multidisciplinary celebration of all aspects of materials and the process of making at King's College London - taking place 7-11 November across King's campuses. More

01-11-11

Events page now live

In case you haven't noticed, there's a new tab at the top of our home page: that's our 'Events' page. More