Covering the history, key discoveries, inventions and people, this illustrated science encyclopedia reveals the story of scientific progress from the invention of the wheel to 21st-century climate solutions, including coverage from ancient Greek geometry and quantum physics to the worldwide web.

Talks about the mysterious collapse of past civilizations - and what this means for the future. Bringing together evidence from many sources and piecing together the myriad influences, from climate to culture, that make societies self-destruct, this book shows how unlike our ancestors we can benefit from our knowledge of the past.

Every year, readers send in thousands of questions to New Scientist magazine in the hope that the answers to them will be given in the 'Last Word' column. This title presents a collection of the best that have appeared, including: why can't we eat green potatoes; why do airliners suddenly plummet; and, does a compass work in space.

Offers an introduction to physics. This book explores topics such as: atoms, the fundamentals of physics and its relation to other sciences, the theory of gravitation and quantum behaviour.

The author, one of the pioneers of string theory, has produced an accessible guide for the general reader to some of the most formidable modern concepts of mathematics and physics. These include string theory itself, hyperspace, non-Euclidean geometry, Kaluza-Klein theory and supergravity.

Contains over 9,000 entries on various aspects of science. Useful for both students and non-scientists, this dictionary provides coverage of biology, including human biology, chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy.

This text covers topics such as: genetic determinism and gene selectionism; constraints on perfection; the active germ-line replicator; outlaws and modifiers; selfish DNA, jumping genes, and a lamarckian scare; the genetic evolution of animal artefacts; and host phenotypes of parasite genes.

Presents contemporary beliefs about Divine Providence and the beginnings of life on earth. Written for the general public of the 1850s, this title provides an account of the scientific theory that lies at the root of our attitude to the universe.

Accessible exploration of one of the most exciting areas of scientific inquiry - the nature of light.

From climate change to stem cell research, this book shows how to communicate complex scientific issues to the masses. Each chapter explains key methods and issues, providing the reader with practical and theoretical understanding of science communication. This is an essential text for students learning how to communicate science in today's media.

Containing more than 110,000 entries that span 100 fields ranging from acoustics to zoology, this dictionary features definitions suitable for students, professionals, and the general public.

Explores and explains core science concepts and topics, firing pupils' curiosity about the world around them. This title helps developing and competent readers to access and understand essential science topics.

Explores and explains core science concepts and topics, firing pupils' curiosity about the world around them. This title helps developing and competent readers to access and understand essential science topics.

In his work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating roller-coaster ride through the basic principles of physics, cosmology, mathematics, and philosophy to show that human thinking can never be emulated by a machine.

Sex is as fascinating to scientists as it is to the rest of us. A vast pool of knowledge has been gleaned from research into the nature of sex, from the contentious problem of why the wasteful reproductive process exists at all, to how individuals choose their mates and what traits they find attractive. This book explores those findings.

Explores and explains core science concepts and topics, firing pupils' curiosity about the world around them. This title helps developing and competent readers to access and understand essential science topics.

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Explains how scientific research is conducted. This title focuses on the inter/transdisciplinary dimensions of research. It combines essays that focus on the inter/transdisciplinary study of research systems, from a group of international researchers from Italy, the UK and the United States.

How did a Roman chariot work? Who invented the bicycle? When did we start using computers? What are the simplest machines? This book provides a history of human inventiveness and ingenuity.

How old is the Universe? How big is it? How did it start? What are stars and what are galaxies? Why do meteors have tails and what forms a pulsar? This book presents a journey into the mysteries of the Universe.