The 15-Minute Scientist
Jul 2016 · Arcturus Publishing
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Some of life's most fascinating and topical questions lie within the complex realm of science.
From the serious and practical to the quirky and bizarre, 15-Minute Scientist answers these questions in an easy-to-understand manner. Ranging across biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry and geology, these questions include:
• Why don't we go to Mars?
• Is this the end for antibiotics?
• Do we all see the same colours?
• What's happening with the climate?
• What is the most economical way to drive a car?
Including pictures, diagrams and useful fact boxes, this riveting guide to science is perfect for the non-expert. Many of these answers have implications for everyday living and may change the way you perceive the future.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Ideas to Save Your Life takes concepts from academic subjects and applies them to your everyday life. Written in an engaging Q&A format, these books will help you answer fundamental questions and improve your day-to-day living.
From the serious and practical to the quirky and bizarre, 15-Minute Scientist answers these questions in an easy-to-understand manner. Ranging across biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry and geology, these questions include:
• Why don't we go to Mars?
• Is this the end for antibiotics?
• Do we all see the same colours?
• What's happening with the climate?
• What is the most economical way to drive a car?
Including pictures, diagrams and useful fact boxes, this riveting guide to science is perfect for the non-expert. Many of these answers have implications for everyday living and may change the way you perceive the future.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Ideas to Save Your Life takes concepts from academic subjects and applies them to your everyday life. Written in an engaging Q&A format, these books will help you answer fundamental questions and improve your day-to-day living.
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About the author
Anne Rooney gained a degree and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge. After a period of teaching at the universities of Cambridge and York, she left to pursue a career as a full-time writer. She has written many books on the history and philosophy of science, and on other aspects of science and technology. She lives in Cambridge, England, and has been Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newnham College.
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