The development of both the physical and aesthetic properties of materials used to be a collaboration between the arts and the sciences. The potential rewards of reviving such a vibrant culture are great, and would benefit both the creative arts and materials science.
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Miodownik, M. Facts not opinions?. Nature Mater 4, 506–508 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1416
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