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Examines 100 extraordinary projects, theories and experiments that have been conducted in the name of science. From spider monkeys to human cyborgs, and from swimming in syrup to chaos theory, the author places each experiment and discovery in its scientific context.

Table of Contents
1. The Brain • 2. The Human Body and Medicine • 3. Society, Communications, Technology and Sociology • 4. The Planet, Global Warming, Oceans and Atmosphere • 5. The Universe, Space and Particle Accelerators

Why Its Not All Rocket Science

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 25/08/2016
      ISBN13: 9780500292006, 978-0500292006
      ISBN10: 0500292000
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      Science & Nature History of science

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines 100 extraordinary projects, theories and experiments that have been conducted in the name of science. From spider monkeys to human cyborgs, and from swimming in syrup to chaos theory, the author places each experiment and discovery in its scientific context.

      Table of Contents
      1. The Brain • 2. The Human Body and Medicine • 3. Society, Communications, Technology and Sociology • 4. The Planet, Global Warming, Oceans and Atmosphere • 5. The Universe, Space and Particle Accelerators

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